One person died in a tragic accident at Asamankese, in the West Akim Municipality of the Eastern Region, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

CCTV footage shared on social media by Akwatia TV shows the moment a long trailer, with registration number AS 7637-15, rammed into several cars, knocked down pedestrians, and crashed into a stretch of shops.

The cause of the accident remains unknown; however, reports gathered by GhanaWeb indicate that it occurred on the Asamankese main road near the lorry station.

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The accident resulted in one fatality and left two persons in critical conditions at a hospital.

Damages included the destruction of shops along the stretch and several vehicles, including a Toyota Yaris, a Toyota Vibe, and a taxi.

Watch CCTV footage of a disturbing accident at Asamankese

Tuesday’s accident follows a similar incident recorded in Asamankese in August.

CCTV footage captured a truck, believed to have lost its brakes and control, ramming into a Dukes Fuel Station pump before crashing into a nearby shop.

Watch video of the crash below:



Watch video of the August crash below:

An old video has resurfaced online showing a tipper truck carrying sand crashing into a filling station. Reports indicate that the accident claimed the life of a man identified as Olonka. The incident occurred in Asamankese. pic.twitter.com/HRwDJ3LRA5

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