C/R: Tipper Truck Runs Over 10-Year-Old Hawker At Mankessim


A Tipper truck with registration number GM 2312 - 21 has run over a 10-year-old girl at Mankessim.

Eyewitness accounts has it that, the 10-year-old Hawker (identified as Hawa) was crossing to the other side of the road, but unfortunately, the Tipper truck ran over her leaving her with several injuries.

The 10-year-old Mango seller was rushed to the Mercy Women's Catholic Hospital at Mankessim for immediate attention and treatment.

The eyewitnesses also expressed fear and panic as the extent of the injury may lead to the death of the young lady.

Eyewitnesses expressed worry about the development and called on the Highway Authority to provide speed ramps to avert road crashes in the area. 

NewsAfricaGh News report can confirm that, the victim has been transferred to Cape Coast Teaching Hospital as the MTTD department of the Ghana Police Service personnel deployed at the scene has towed the vehicle to Mankessim Police Station pending investigation.

A reliable source later in the day indicates that Hawa has passed away.

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