Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia escaped unhurt in a motor accident on Saturday, Gideon Boako, his spokesperson has confirmed.

The driver of a commercial vehicle which was also involved in the accident, unfortunately, passed on. 

The incident occurred around 6:30 pm at Asemasa near Beposo on the Takoradi - Cape Coast highway as he was returning from some activities in the Western region.

Some other passengers and security persons who were injured were conveyed to the Cape Coast Regional hospital and are responding to treatment.

“The Vice President’s thoughts and prayers are with the injured and the family of the deceased,” he said.