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A devastating incident occurred during a vigil to mark the Agona Asafo Akwanbo 2025 festival in Agona Asafo, Central Region, when a truck loaded with coconuts rammed into a crowd of celebrants. The accident left 19 people injured, with five in critical condition, including three boys and two girls.
The truck, which was traveling from Agona Swedru to Accra, failed to stop despite noticing the large gathering, and crashed into the crowd. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people screaming and running for their lives. The injured were quickly rushed to the Agona Swedru Government Hospital, where five remain in critical condition, while others are receiving treatment for various injuries.
The Chief of Agona Asafo, Nana Yamfo Asuako XII, described the incident as unfortunate, but emphasized that the festival would continue as planned. As of Saturday morning, six of the injured had been discharged from the hospital. The cause of the accident is said to be brake failure.
