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The National Ambulance Service (NAS), Western North Region, has led a multi-agency road traffic accident simulation exercise in the Enchi Municipality to test and strengthen emergency preparedness, coordination, and response to mass-casualty incidents.
The realistic simulation involved a head-on collision between two fully occupied saloon vehicles and a loaded “aboboyaa” (motor tricycle), creating a complex scenario requiring the rapid rescue, triage, treatment, and evacuation of multiple casualties.
The exercise simulated one fatality and nine injured victims, presenting responders with a range of trauma cases, including fractures, shoulder dislocations, head injuries, and other emergency conditions.
Working together, emergency teams demonstrated their ability to manage the incident from the scene through to hospital care, while testing communication systems, triage procedures, operational readiness, and inter-agency coordination.
Involved were the National Ambulance Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, and Enchi Government Hospital.
Learning. Collaboration. Improvement.
The exercise showcased strong teamwork and commendable coordination among the participating agencies, while also identifying areas that require further strengthening.
A key recommendation was for future simulations to be extended into local communities to boost public awareness, encourage community participation, and improve citizens’ preparedness to respond appropriately during emergencies.
The NAS team was led by Emmanuel Billy Mensah (DCAEMT), whose leadership contributed significantly to the successful execution of the exercise.
Through practical simulation exercises like this, NAS and its emergency response partners continue to sharpen their readiness to save lives when real emergencies strike.
Prepared today. Ready for tomorrow.
