The residents of Apatrapa have raised concerns about a sharp curve on the main road network in their community, which has become a hotspot for accidents due to its location where three different road networks converge.
This dangerous curve has instilled fear in the residents, especially when it comes to the safety of their children using the road.
The road safety situation in Ghana is a matter of grave concern, with an alarming number of lives being lost to road accidents daily.
The Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) has reported that an average of six people lose their lives in road accidents each day in Ghana.
Further statistics from the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) indicate that In 2022, 2,373 people were killed in road crashes, while 15,690 were injured in 14,960 reported crashes.
The assembly member of the electoral area, Mr. Yaw Boakye Yiadom, noted that the increase in the number of vehicles using the stretch has led to a rise in accidents.
He explained that while there were initially no casualties, the situation worsened as the traffic volume doubled. Mr. Boakye Yiadom emphasized that the community witnesses road accidents every week, with the problem persisting for the past 8 months and continuing to claim lives.
The community is in dire need of assistance to prevent further loss of lives and ensure the safety of its residents.
In light of these ongoing tragedies, Mr. Boakye Yiadom is urgently calling on the government to intervene and address the road safety issues in Apatrapa.
