A heartbreaking motor accident in Tamale has claimed the lives of a newly married couple just hours after their wedding ceremony. The tragic incident occurred at Gurugu, a community near Tamale in the Northern Region of Ghana.
According to eyewitness reports, the couple was riding a motorbike on their way to visit family members when they were involved in a fatal collision with an oncoming vehicle.
The impact of the crash led to the immediate death of the wife, while the husband, who sustained critical injuries, was rushed to the hospital. Sadly, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The tragic loss has sent shockwaves through the Gurugu community and beyond, casting a dark cloud over what should have been a joyful beginning for the couple. Family, friends, and residents have expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing the couple as vibrant and full of life.
Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. Authorities are urging all motorists and motorcyclists to exercise extreme caution on the roads, especially in residential and high-traffic areas.
This unfortunate event adds to the growing number of road accidents in Ghana, which continue to pose a serious threat to public safety and well-being. Road safety experts are calling for increased education and stricter enforcement of traffic laws to help prevent similar tragedies.
The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Tamale Teaching Hospital morgue, pending further investigation and arrangements by the family.
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