Tumu (UWR), Feb. 12, – Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and Deputy Communications Minister Mohammed Adams Sukparu are in stable condition after a road accident on their way to Tumu in Sissala East Municipality.
The ministers and their delegation were en route to the 40th anniversary celebration of Tumu College of Education when their convoy crashed around 11:00 AM Thursday between Banu and Kunchokor on the Tumu-Navrongo Highway under construction.
The driver, Mr. Alhassan Zakaria, sustained a hand fracture. All three are receiving treatment at Tumu Government Hospital.
Sissala East MCE Mr. Bening Adamu Yakubu confirmed receiving a distress call about the crash involving two government officials. Sources indicate a motorist crossed the convoy, causing the driver to lose control amid dust clouds from roadworks.
Dr. Joshua Amikiya Ayariga, attending physician, confirmed all patients are stable.
President John Dramani Mahama recently cut the sod for road upgrades under the Big Push project by Mawums Construction Ltd.
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