Audio By Carbonatix
Four people were injured on Saturday, October 11, 2025, after a National Ambulance Service vehicle from Nkawkaw was involved in a crash at Afosu in the Birim North Municipality of the Eastern Region.
According to the New Abirem Municipal Fire Station, a distress call was received at about 2:30 p.m., prompting the dispatch of a seven-member rescue team led by LFM Tenkorang Ofori Prince.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the ambulance, with registration number GV-567-20, reportedly suffered a brake failure and somersaulted multiple times before landing on its side.
All four occupants of the vehicle were rescued and rushed to the New Abirem Government Hospital for treatment.
Firefighters also cleared the road of blood stains and recovered vital medical equipment, including a ventilator, cardiac monitor, fire extinguisher, chest compression device, stethoscope, and telephone.
Personnel from the Ghana Police Service were on-site to manage traffic flow and assist with preliminary investigations into the cause of the accident.
Latest Stories
-
Karpowership engages reporters, reaffirms commitment to power supply and community impact
2 minutes -
From fear to empowerment: Dzifa Gunu’s mission to transform Ghana’s digital future
7 minutes -
Wontumi Farms, directors to face prosecution over GH₵24m alleged EXIM Bank loan fraud
13 minutes -
PAG demands answers on EOCO’s record GH¢337m recoveries
15 minutes -
AG: Gov’t will use surcharge and disallowance to recover mismanaged public funds
18 minutes -
Sarkodie recounts terrible ‘wee biscuit’ experience during US show
20 minutes -
1D1F: The policy that broke Ghana’s industrial summit
21 minutes -
GT Music Concert lights up Accra as Ghana and Nigeria’s stars share one stage
28 minutes -
Bawumia appeals to NPP delegates: ‘Vote for me on competence, track record and vision’
51 minutes -
NDC supported establishment of Office of the Special Prosecutor – Samuel Jinapor
55 minutes -
High Court bars investigative journalist from publishing on private individual, imposes GH¢10,000 cost
2 hours -
‘Inconsistent Vinicius Jnr not on Neymar’s level’ – ex Botafogo manager
2 hours -
T-bills: Government records 47% oversubscription; interest rates fall
2 hours -
OSP deserves a second chance; it must decentralise its operations
2 hours -
Dafeamekpor says OSP is “guzzling money”
2 hours