The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) from the Peki Fire Station swiftly responded to a distress call on Saturday, November 1 following a fatal road traffic accident at Asikuma Junction in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region.
A rescue team led by Asst. O Fred Aganu, and accompanied by the Acting District Fire Officer, ADO I Godwin Gbedemah, was immediately dispatched to the scene.
The accident involved a grey Toyota Noah (GX 422-25) and a tipper truck (GT 725-19).
Out of nine victims, four including a minor, were rescued and transported by the National Ambulance Service to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment.
Sadly, five persons were confirmed unresponsive and were handed over to the police for further procedures.