Careless driver killed two children at Obuasi

A reckless driver has killed two teenagers boys at Peace Parliament in Obuasi East district of Ashanti region of Ghana, according to reports.

“The two teenage boys were walking on the shoulder of the road when they were crashed by the speeding vehicle,” reports said.

“The boys died on the spot,” an eyewitness told Adom News.

The driver was sustained minor injuries but fled the scene for fear of being lynched by angry residents.

Distraught parents of the deceased rushed to the scene to confirm the unfortunate news.

The Mother of the 13-year-old killed in the accident said the deceased was her last born.

His friend was also said to be an only child of his parents.

“Packs of sachet alcoholic drinks and disposable cups were found in the car – an indication that the driver was drunk,” the Assembly member of Wawasi Creeki electoral area, John Anim said.