Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia escaped unhurt in a motor accident on Saturday, on the Takoradi – Cape Coast Highway.

The incident occurred around 1830 hours when he was returning from some activities in the Western Region, a statement issued by his Office and signed by his Spokesperson, Dr Gideon Boako, said.

“The driver of a commercial vehicle, which was also involved in the accident unfortunately, however passed on”, the statement said.

Some other passengers and security persons who were injured were conveyed to the Cape Coast Regional Minister Hospital and were responding to treatment, it added.

“Vice President Bawumia’s thoughts and prayers are with the injured and the family of the deceased”.

Source: GNA