Two girls injured in road accident in Tema West Constituency

The incident occurred along the busy Community 2 road when a speeding motorcycle lost control and collided with the girls as they crossed the street.

Eyewitnesses described the moment as terrifying, with bystanders rushing to help the injured children.

“I saw the motorbike coming very fast, and I knew something bad was about to happen,” said Madam Akosua Mensah, a fruit vendor near the accident scene.

“The girls tried to run, but it was too late.”

The victims, identified as 7-year-old Ama Naa and 6-year-old Efua Serwaa, were on their way home from school when the accident happened.

According to their classmate, who was with them but escaped unhurt, the girls were chatting and laughing just moments before the crash.

“The man on the motorbike was hooting his horn, but the girls were scared and didn’t know which direction to go,” said Kofi Owusu, a shop owner.

“The bike hit them, and they fell hard on the ground.”

Passersby immediately called emergency services, and within minutes, an ambulance arrived to transport the injured children to the Tema General Hospital.

Hospital officials later confirmed that both girls were in stable condition but sustained multiple bruises and minor fractures.

Speaking from the hospital, Mr. Daniel Naa, the father of one of the victims, expressed relief that the girls were alive.

“I was scared when I got the call. I thank God my daughter and her friend are safe,” he said.

“I only hope drivers and riders will be more careful on our roads.”

Meanwhile, the police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Sergeant Kojo Agyeman of the Tema Community 2 Police Station said the motorcyclist fled the scene after the accident.

“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward with information. We need to find the rider and hold them accountable,” he said.

This incident has sparked concerns about road safety in the constituency.

Community leaders are urging authorities to implement better pedestrian crossings and enforce speed regulations to protect children who use the roads daily.

“Safety must be a priority,” said Assemblyman Kwame Opoku.

“These are innocent children, and we must act now before another tragedy occurs.”