According to a report from Ghanacelebrities. A devastating incident unfolded late at night near the Tetteh Quarshie roundabout, close to the Accra Mall, when a woman tragically lost her life after being struck by several vehicles. The woman, identified as a Ghanaian national, was attempting to cross the busy highway on foot when the unfortunate sequence of events began.
According to eyewitness accounts and reports from the scene, the woman had opted to cross the road outside the designated footbridge, which is meant to provide safer passage for pedestrians. As she attempted to make her way across, a vehicle struck her, causing immediate injury. However, despite the initial impact, the woman did not die immediately from the collision. The area, notoriously lacking adequate street lighting, left the woman vulnerable, and in the absence of clear visibility, other vehicles on the road did not see her in time. Several other cars subsequently ran over her, leading to her death.
The lack of proper lighting at the Tetteh Quarshie roundabout, which is one of the busiest intersections in Accra, has drawn significant attention in the wake of this tragedy. Local authorities have faced backlash over the long-standing issue of inadequate street lighting, which has been a contributing factor to numerous road accidents in the area. The absence of streetlights, particularly in such high-traffic zones, has become a critical concern for residents and commuters alike.
The incident has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many users expressing their outrage and mourning the woman’s untimely death. One social media user pointed out the misallocation of resources in the country, criticizing the government for prioritizing politics over basic infrastructure needs. “A country called Ghana 🇬🇭. Instead of using some of the money to fix the street lights, they are rather using it on politics instead smh. May her soul rest well,” the user lamented.
Others focused their frustration on the lack of responsibility displayed by drivers, despite the absence of street lighting. “If there were no streetlights, what happened to their own taillights?” one user questioned. “Sad, some Ghanaian drivers have no sense. It’s just too much,” they added, emphasizing the danger posed by both poor infrastructure and reckless driving behavior.
The incident has called into question the safety of pedestrians in Accra and the broader issue of road safety in Ghana. Many are now urging local authorities to take swift action to address the glaring deficiencies in road infrastructure, including the installation of streetlights and better pedestrian crossings, in an effort to prevent further tragedies.
This tragic loss of life has left the community shaken, and the call for safer streets and more accountable driving practices has never been more urgent.
