Linda Effah: 30-Year-Old Ghanaian Woman Tragically Dies In Car Accident a Day Before Her Wedding
- A young lady has tragically passed away in a car accident a day before her wedding with her fiancé
- The late Linda Effah and her partner and newborn child were travelling to their hometown when the unfortunate incident happened
- Many Ghanaians took to social media to mourn Linda Effah's untimely demise with emotional tributes
A Ghanaian woman, Linda Effah, has tragically passed away in a car accident a day before her wedding ceremony.
Source: TikTok
According to reports, the deceased, her fiancé, and their one-year-old baby were travelling to Tema for their final preparations before their marriage ceremony, which was set to be held on Saturday, October 11, when the unfortunate incident occurred. The cause of the car accident is still unknown.
The groom-to-be is reported to have sustained a broken leg from the accident and is currently on admission at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for medical treatment.
The couple's baby also reportedly escaped from the unfortunate incident without any injuries.
Linda Effah and her partner, residents of Japeikrom in the Jaman South District of the Bono Region, were returning home when the tragic incident occurred.
Her unfortunate demise has sent many Ghanaians, including her family and loved ones, into a state of mourning.
Below is the video of a TikToker narrating Linda Effah's accident:
National Service Personnel dies in car crash
Linda Effah's demise comes days after a National Service Personnel died in a car accident on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Source: TikTok
According to reports, the unfortunate incident occurred when a Hyundai Elantra and a VIP bus collided near Tano-Odumase in the Sekyere South District of the Ashanti Region.
Metro TV reported that witnesses said the bus lost control due to alleged speeding and slammed into the smaller Hyundai vehicle.
The Methodist University College of Education graduate, Sarah, was reportedly returning from a church service with her family and their pastor when the accident occurred.
Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) personnel were called to the scene of the crash and found five people dead and one survivor, who was rushed to a nearby hospital.
The crash killed five people, including Sarah and her pastor. Her mother was reportedly the only survivor.
Many Ghanaian TikTok personalities have mourned her demise with emotional posts on social media.
Ghanaians mourn Linda Effah's demise
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Nana Ama Papabi commented:
"She is my big sister, oh abusua. I came all the way from Kumasi because of the wedding, and I even spoke to her on my way coming to Berekum."
Aduako wrote:
"Hmm😭. Lord have mercy on us. 😭"
Gifty Ewusie99 said:
"This is spiritual. The more reason I've decided to consult my ancestors, my late grandparents, and the rest of my late family before I get married."
Bright Komla Nimfour commented:
"Sad and unfortunate. May her soul rest in perfect peace."
Actress Salamatu Mohammed dies during childbirth
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Salamatu Mohammed died while delivering her child at a medical facility.
Footage of the young actress being taken to the cemetery for her burial days after her demise emerged on social media.
Many fans took to social media to mourn Salamatu Mohammed and eulogise her with heartfelt posts.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
