afrol News, 14 November - Ghanaian President John Kufuor escaped unhurt when his convoy was involved in an accident as he was on his way to the Presidential Palace this morning.

President Kufuor, also the African Union Chairman, was however rushed to the hospital for medical check up.

The accident occurred on the main road between Kotoka International Airport and 37 Military Hospital in the capital Accra.

Eyewitnesses claimed that the President's car was struck by a black Mercedes coming from the opposite direction, at a major intersection on the Airport road.

The vehicle carrying Kufuor was said to have rolled over several times before resting on the sidewalk.

“People around rushed to help his security men to pull him out," claimed an eyewitness, adding that the Ghanaian leader alighted from the vehicle holding his head.

Ghana's Presidential Press Secretary Andrew Awuni said Kufuor appeared to be unhurt and is back at the Presidential Palace. He confirmed that Mr Kufuor was undergoing medical tests.

Some members of the Presidential entourage, including the President’s personal driver, have been moved have been moved to the 37 Military Hospital for medical attention. Some of them sustained serious injuries.

Ghanaian authorities are yet to release the official statement explaining how the accident took place. But a preliminary investigations into the matter had began.

Mr Kufuor is serving his final term in office.

By S. Makalo in Accra, Ghana

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