A tragic accident at the Asukawkaw market in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region claimed the lives of four people, including three women and a one-year-old girl.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, August 14, 2025, when a fuel tanker ploughed into traders and shoppers.
Eyewitnesses say the driver lost control of the tanker, crashing into the crowded market and leaving 14 others injured, some critically.
Describing the incident as a “dark day”, Assembly Member for the Asukawkaw Electoral Area, Mark Oduro, said the victims were going about their normal trading activities when the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into the market square.
“The injured have been rushed to nearby health facilities, and the bodies of the deceased have been taken to the Worawora Government Hospital morgue,” Mr. Oduro confirmed in an interview.
He also urged authorities to install speed ramps on the road to help prevent future tragedies.
Meanwhile, police have arrested the driver to assist with ongoing investigations into the cause of the crash.
