An Enchi bound KIA truck loaded with bags of maize plunged into the Disue River about 5 p.m. last Wednesday, killing the driver and one of his mates.

The names of the deceased were given as Awudu, 35, the driver and Bernard Darko 22, the mate.

Two other  occupants, Agatha Nyarko and Listowell Kusi, however, survived.

The driver was said to be on first mission to the Western Region and was, therefore, not familiar with the road, compelling him to use the wrong route to the town.

The truck, with registra­tion number AS 9604- 09, was heading towards Enchi from Breman in the Ashanti Region.

The size of the vehicle was said to be bigger than the width of the bridge, causing it to topple into the river.


Meanwhile, the truck has been retrieved from the river, with the body of the driver trapped in the seat belt. That of the mate is yet to be recovered.

According to the Tarkwa Divisional Police Commander, Mr Kwadwo Antwi Tabi, the survivors were currently receiving treatment at the Enchi Government Hospital.

He said a search was ongoing to recover the remains of the mate.

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