After falling from the third-tier level of the Pokuase interchange on Saturday, a young man who sustained serious injuries has been confirmed dead by the police.
On Saturday, October 9,2021, two young men who were riding a motorcycle on the Awoshie section of the Pokuase interchange fell onto the pavement on the ground leading to the death of one on the spot, while the other was rushed to the Ga North Municipal Hospital after sustaining injuries.
The Public Relations Officer of the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP, Juliana Obeng confirmed the death of the injured person.
“Our preliminary investigations indicate that these two persons, a pillion rider and a rider were on an unregistered motorbike from Awoshie heading towards the Accra direction in the outer lane, and upon reaching a spot on the interchange, the rider lost control and both of them fell from the interchange with one dying on the spot.”
“The other who survived was rushed to the hospital with injuries but also passed on Sunday, October 10, 2021.”
DSP Juliana Obeng also added that the police is yet to identify the families of the victims.
She thus urged persons who haven’t seen their relatives or friends within the period to visit the Pokuase District Headquarters of the Ghana Police Service to make an inquiry.