A malfunctioning streetlight on the Kasoa Highway has been blamed for a deadly road accident at Kasoa Broadcasting, resulting in the death of one person and leaving another in critical condition.

The accident involved a Nissan Urvan minibus, a moving trailer and a long trailer that had been parked at the roadside. Eyewitnesses say poor visibility caused by the faulty streetlight made it difficult for the minibus driver to detect the stationary trailer in time, leading to the fatal collision.

The force of the impact scattered debris across the highway, drawing shocked onlookers as emergency personnel quickly arrived at the scene to provide assistance and control traffic.

Residents of the area say the particular stretch of the highway has become notorious for repeated accidents, which they largely attribute to defective streetlights and poor visibility at night.

Many expressed frustration over what they describe as a longstanding problem that continues to claim lives.

“This is not the first time,” one resident said. “We have lost too many people here because the streetlights are not working.”

Although the deceased has been identified, authorities say details are being withheld until the family has been formally notified. The injured victim was rushed to a nearby hospital and is currently receiving treatment.

In the wake of the incident, residents and regular road users are once again calling on the relevant authorities to urgently fix the faulty streetlights and introduce stronger road safety measures to prevent further tragedies on the Kasoa Highway.