Two female prison officers stationed at the Akuse Local Prisons have died from a road accident within the Akuse township.
The Saturday, December 6, 2025 incident also injured two other male prison officers from the same station.
The Akuse District Police Command has since launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the devastating crash.
Reports indicate the accident occurred between the VRA Junction and Akuse Junction early Saturday morning while the four were on board a Toyota Corolla sedan with registration number GS 4817-17.
The two female officers died immediately while the two male colleagues sustained multiple fractures and severe injuries.
The injured male officers were initially rushed to the Akuse Government Hospital for emergency stabilization. However, due to the severity of their injuries, they were subsequently referred to the better-equipped St. Joseph Hospital in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, for specialized medical treatment.
Colleagues at the station have been left devastated with a profound emotional impact following the dual tragedy of the lost lives and the severe condition of the injured.
While colleagues mourn the two officers who lost their lives, many are also praying for the recovery of those still receiving treatment in Koforidua.
The Akuse District Police Command confirmed the launch of a formal investigation into the fatal road traffic incident. The investigation will focus on gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and examining the vehicle to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the crash.
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