Eleven persons, included a pregnant mother have been confirmed to have perished in the head-to-head train crash on Thursday at Huni Valley, near Tarkwa in the Western Region.
The Minister of Ports, Harbours and Railways, Professor Christopher Ameyaw Ekumfi told Joy News at midday that 10 bodies had so far been recovered while efforts continued to recover the last.
The Minister, who was on his way to the scene of the accident, said information available to him suggested that communication failure may have caused the two cargo trains to crash, however full scale investigation was underway.
One of the trains, carrying bauxite, emptied its cargo on collision, however officials say all of it was recovered.
Twenty-five persons suffered serious injuries in the crash, including one said to be in critical condition.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
Defective ballot papers for Ahafo and Volta Regions destroyed by EC
40 seconds -
Election 2024: Be fair and transparent – Togbe Afede to EC
7 mins -
AFCON 2025Q: Poor home form cost us – Otto Addo
15 mins -
Togbe Afede criticises recent Supreme Court rulings as uninspiring and illogical
15 mins -
GPL 2024/2025: Accra Lions remain bottom after draw against Kpando
28 mins -
NDC condemns Dela Edem’s ‘unsavoury and distasteful’ about kufuor; issues public apology
38 mins -
‘Let them burn the sea; don’t return if Parliament is recalled’ – Asiedu Nketiah to NDC MPs
54 mins -
Bawumia’s commitment to excellence will ensure Ghana fulfills its potentials – Prof. Etse Sikanku
1 hour -
Ensign Global College marks 10th anniversary with 9th congregation
1 hour -
Over 80 educational projects to be commissioned this week
4 hours -
Kuami Eugene shows leadership; mobilises fellow artistes for peace song
6 hours -
The JOY Prime Made in Ghana Fair: Why not miss it!
7 hours -
GPL 2024/25: Struggling Asante Kotoko aim to bounce back against high-flying Nations FC
7 hours -
GES Deputy D-G admonishes students to uphold integrity and teamwork
7 hours -
Election 2024: Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman advocates for peace
7 hours