Accidents increase in Akwapim South

Nsawam, July 23, GNA - Road accidents in the Akwapim South District increased by 80 per cent in the first half of this year as against that for the same period in 2002. Chief Inspector James Karbo Domah, Head of the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit of the Ghana Police Service at Nsawam, speaking to the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday, said 106 cases were recorded from January to June, 2003 as against 85 for the same period last year. However, 23 lives were lost in the accidents in 2002 as against 12 this year. Chief Inspector Domah said trying to avoid potholes and speeding were the main causes of the accidents and mentioned worn-out tyres, drunkenness and failing to observe road traffic regulations as the other causes. Chief Inspector Domah warned heavy-duty truck and cargo drivers not to leave their broken down vehicles on the roads without warning sings and urged passengers to report the conduct of drivers to the Police.