Two burnt beyond recognition in fatal accident at East Legon

A devastating tragedy struck East Legon on Saturday, October 12, 2024, as two vehicles were ravaged by a fire that burned two of the occupants beyond recognition.

The horrific incident left two individuals trapped inside the Acura vehicle and eventually killed by the flames.

According to a spokesperson of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ADO Alex King Nartey, the fire was ignited by an electric pole that fell on one of the vehicles.

The two people who were burnt to death were occupants of the Acura vehicle while the two other passengers of the Jaguar were reportedly rushed to the hospital.

The flames from the pole rapidly spread, engulfing the two vehicles and leaving the occupants with no means of escape.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing thick black smoke billowing from the scene, and the terrifying blaze quickly attracted onlookers, many of whom stood helplessly as the inferno intensified.

Video footage shared by the GNFS on social media painted a harrowing picture of the incident.

In the videos, the electric pole can be seen alight, sparking dangerously before the fire extended toward the crashed cars.

Firefighters from the GNFS were dispatched to the scene as soon as the fire was reported. Upon arrival, they worked quickly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further.

However, despite their prompt efforts, the flames had already consumed the two vehicles by the time they arrived.