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Newlywed Couple Killed in Fatal Motorbike Crash Near Tamale, Ghana

  • Writer: Victor Nwoko
    Victor Nwoko
  • Jun 25
  • 1 min read
Salifu Abdul Rashad, left, and his wife, Ayisha Alhassan
Salifu Abdul Rashad, left, and his wife, Ayisha Alhassan

A newly married couple has tragically died following a road accident at Gurugu, a community near Tamale in the Northern Region of Ghana. The fatal crash occurred shortly after their wedding ceremony while they were en route to visit family members.


Eyewitnesses reported that the couple was traveling on a motorbike when they collided with a vehicle along the busy road. The impact of the collision led to the immediate death of the bride. Her husband, who sustained severe injuries, was transported to a nearby hospital but succumbed shortly after arrival.

The couple were involved in the accident hours after their wedding on June 22, 2025
The couple were involved in the accident hours after their wedding on June 22, 2025

The incident has left the local community in mourning, as residents expressed shock over the devastating loss so soon after the couple celebrated their union.


Police authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Details about the driver of the vehicle involved have not yet been released.

The accident scene
The accident scene

The tragic accident highlights ongoing concerns over road safety in the region, particularly involving motorcyclists who often travel without protective gear on roads shared with larger vehicles.

The accident scene
The accident scene

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