On the night of Sunday, March 17, 2024, multiple award-winning Ghanaian singer and songwriter, Kuami Eugene, narrowly escaped a near-fatal accident when his car collided with a tipper truck near the DSTV office in Accra.
Eyewitness Emmanuel Ajarfor Abugri, the Editor for Modern Ghana news portal, recounted the harrowing incident, revealing that he was behind Kuami Eugene’s car when the accident occurred around 11:30 pm. Ajarfor rushed to the musician’s aid, helping him and a male passenger out of the vehicle before arranging for transportation to the UGMC Hospital for medical attention.
The accident, which took place at CP near the Dzowulu traffic light, was attributed to poor visibility on the N1 highway due to inadequate lighting, compounded by the tipper truck’s lack of tail lights. The collision resulted in substantial damage to Kuami Eugene’s car, with all airbags deployed, indicating the severity of the impact.
Despite the frightening ordeal, Kuami Eugene and his passenger escaped with injuries, with the musician sustaining cuts and bruises, including a broken arm. Fortunately, medical personnel at the UGMC Hospital attended to them promptly, although the passenger complained of neck and back pain.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and adequate infrastructure to prevent accidents. While Kuami Eugene’s survival is a relief, it underscores the need for improved lighting and road maintenance to minimize such occurrences in the future.
As fans and well-wishers await further updates on Kuami Eugene’s condition, the incident serves as a sobering reminder to prioritize safety on the roads and take necessary precautions while driving. We wish Kuami Eugene and his passenger a speedy recovery and urge authorities to address the factors contributing to road accidents to ensure the safety of all road users.
