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The Suame-Maakro vicinity in the Ashanti region is in a state of shock and mourning after a gory accident claimed four lives, including three women and a man.
The accident also left eleven others severely injured. They are currently receiving treatment at the Tafo Government Hospital.
Eyewitnesses say a Burkina-bound cargo truck collided with a 'troto' mini bus carrying 15 passengers on board.
The mini bus, with registration number AS-3600-17, is said to have stopped to refuel at a gas station when the cargo truck with registration WR-184-N run into it.
According to witnesses, the mini bus was attempting to rejoin the main road when the accident occurred.
Two people died at the scene, while two others were pronounced dead at the hospital.
The police have taken over the scene and commenced investigation into the cause of the accident.
The incident has left the community in shock, with police searching for families of the victims.
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