Ghana Recorded 2,249 Deaths Through Road Accidents In 2012

A total of 2,249 people died last year, as a result of motor accidents with 14,181 others injured. It involved 21,817 vehicles comprising of 10,587 commercial vehicles, 8,790 private vehicles and 2,440 motor-bikes. In 2011, a total of 19,530 vehicles were involved in accidents with 13,372 people sustaining injuries. Statistics from the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service, revealed that the Eastern Region to topped the list with 359 deaths, followed by ... Read More Read Full Story