Four people lost their lives in a tragic road traffic accident on Christmas Eve at Twifo Ntafrewaso along the Cape Coast–Twifo Praso road.

The Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, DOII Abdul Wasiu Hudu, said the Twifo Praso Fire Station received a distress call at about 4:48 pm on Wednesday, December 24, reporting a vehicular accident at Twifo Ntafrewaso.

He said a rescue team was immediately dispatched to the scene.

On arrival, DOII Hudu said the team found that a Hyundai Getz with registration number GW 7715-25, which was being used for commercial purposes, had veered off the road and crashed into a tree in a nearby bush while travelling from Twifo Mampong towards Twifo Praso.

He stated that three people who were trapped in the wreckage were extricated by the crew and transported to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

According to him, before the arrival of the rescue team, one person had already been rescued by civilians and rushed to the Twifo Praso Government Hospital, where the person was also confirmed dead.

DOII Hudu said eyewitnesses at the scene indicated that the driver was overspeeding while negotiating a curve on the rainy afternoon, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. He said the vehicle was completely wrecked as a result of the impact.

He noted that the incident had once again raised concerns about speeding and road safety, particularly during festive periods when vehicular traffic is high.

He urged motorists to exercise caution, reduce speed and adhere strictly to road safety regulations to prevent further loss of lives.