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  • Head-on collision on Accra–Kumasi highway leaves one dead, several injured

    Head-on collision on Accra–Kumasi highway leaves one dead, several injured

    A head-on collision involving a VIP bus and a Toyota Prado at Akyem Sekyere on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Thursday, April 2, has left one person dead and several others injured. The incident has left several travellers stranded for hours, particularly those travelling across the country for the Easter festivities.

    On Wednesday, April 1, a fatal crash involving a Sprinter Benz bus traveling from Buipe to Kumasi, and a trailer truck at Sawaba No. 2, left two females and two males dead. Two of the deceased died on the spot.


    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the trailer truck fled the scene, leaving behind the victims and wreckage as emergency responders rushed in to manage the situation.

    Meanwhile, 19 passengers are receiving medical attention at the Buipe Government Hospital.


    Weeks ago, a head-on collision on the Accra-Kumasi Highway claimed the life of an individual on Saturday, March 7. The deceased male, reportedly the owner of a Toyota Voxy, crashed into a parked MAN Diesel truck at Teacher Mantey.


    Detailing the incident on Facebook on Sunday, March 8, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) that the Toyota Voxy had badly crashed into the stationary truck prior to the arrival of the rescue team.


    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities resulting from road crashes this year.
    Weeks ago, eleven (11) persons sustained injuries following a head-on-collision at Eduadjei on the Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway. The victims, eight males and two females, are receiving medical attention at the Elmina Polyclinic.


    Per the Central Regional Fire Service’s account, the two vehicles, an Opel Astra (WR 4860-13) traveling from Cape Coast towards Komenda, collided head-on with a Nissan mini bus (CR 1414-23) heading from Takoradi to Cape Coast. Meanwhile, officials have yet to ascertain the cause of the accident.


    The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) recorded one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase in the first half of 2025.


    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year. Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in these crashes.


    As a result of these incidents, eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Additionally, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.


    According to recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.


    To help combat the rising number of road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education.


    The NRSA has emphasized the need for stronger enforcement to curb the alarming trend. The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use to ensure safety on the roads and to address related matters.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:


    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both;


    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both;(c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment of not less than three years;


    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.


    The Court may, upon conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the driver’s license for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both.


    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person:


    (a) causes anything to be on or over a road;(b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle; or(c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that doing so would be dangerous.


    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both.


    Meanwhile, over one-third of emergency cases at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have been linked to road crashes, according to statistics from the facility.


    Speaking to the media, Deputy Medical Director of KATH, Dr. Yaw Opare Larbi, noted that road crash victims brought to the emergency unit often do not survive because their injuries are very severe.


    “A little over 30 per cent of the cases that come to this facility, this Accident and Emergency Unit, are due to accidents, and most of the accidents, a few are domestic, but the majority of them are road traffic accidents.


    “Now in Ghana, we know that our statistics, a lot of our road accidents are from errors, driver errors, pedestrian errors. And then we know that we have some percentage that is attributable to maybe things like faulty vehicles or maybe road conditions, but a lot of the accidents are preventable,” he stated.

  • Accident on Buipe-Tamale road leaves four dead

    Accident on Buipe-Tamale road leaves four dead

    An accident on the  Buipe-Tamale road has claimed the lives of four individuals on Tuesday, March 31, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has disclosed.

    The fatal crash involved a Sprinter Benz bus traveling from Buipe to Kumasi, and a trailer truck at Sawaba No. 2. The deceased included two females and two males, two of whom died on the spot.

    According to the GNFS, the trailer truck fled the scene, leaving behind the victims and wreckage as emergency responders rushed in to manage the situation. Meanwhile, 19 passengers are receiving medical attention at the Buipe Government Hospital.

    Weeks ago, a head-on collision on the Accra-Kumasi Highway claimed the life of an individual on Saturday, March 7. The deceased male, reportedly the owner of a Toyota Voxy, crashed into a parked MAN Diesel truck at Teacher Mantey.

    Detailing the incident on Facebook on Sunday, March 8, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) that the Toyota Voxy had badly crashed into the stationary truck prior to the arrival of the rescue team.

    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities resulting from road crashes this year.

    Weeks ago, eleven (11) persons sustained injuries following a head-on-collision at Eduadjei on the Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway. The victims, eight males and two females, are receiving medical attention at the Elmina Polyclinic.

    Per the the Central Regional Fire Service’s account, the two vehicles, an Opel Astra (WR 4860-13) traveling from Cape Coast towards Komenda collided head-on with a Nissan mini bus (CR 1414-23) heading from Takoradi to Cape Coast. Meanwhile, officials are yet to ascertain the cause of the accident.

    The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) recorded one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase in the first half of 2025.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year. Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in these crashes.

    As a result of these incidents, eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Additionally, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.

    According to recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.

    To help combat the rising number of road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education.

    The NRSA has emphasized the need for stronger enforcement to curb the alarming trend. The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use to ensure safety on the roads and to address related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:

    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both;

    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both;(c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment of not less than three years;

    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, upon conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the driver’s license for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both.

    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person:

    (a) causes anything to be on or over a road;(b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle; or(c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that doing so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both.

    Meanwhile, over one-third of emergency cases at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have been linked to road crashes, according to statistics from the facility.

    Speaking to the media, Deputy Medical Director of KATH, Dr. Yaw Opare Larbi, noted that road crash victims brought to the emergency unit often do not survive because their injuries are very severe.

    “A little over 30 per cent of the cases that come to this facility, this Accident and Emergency Unit, are due to accidents, and most of the accidents, a few are domestic, but the majority of them are road traffic accidents.

    “Now in Ghana, we know that our statistics, a lot of our road accidents are from errors, driver errors, pedestrian errors. And then we know that we have some percentage that is attributable to maybe things like faulty vehicles or maybe road conditions, but a lot of the accidents are preventable,” he stated.

  • Accident on Accra-Kumasi Highway kills one

    Accident on Accra-Kumasi Highway kills one

    A head-on collision on the Accra-Kumasi Highway claimed the life of an individual on Saturday, March 7. The deceased male, reportedly the owner of a Toyota Voxy, crashed into a parked MAN Diesel truck at Teacher Mantey.

    Detailing the incident on Facebook on Sunday, March 8, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) that the Toyota Voxy had badly crashed into the stationary truck prior to the arrival of the rescue team.

    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities resulting from road crashes this year.

    Weeks ago, eleven (11) persons sustained injuries following a head-on-collision at Eduadjei on the Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway. The victims, eight males and two females, are receiving medical attention at the Elmina Polyclinic.

    Per the the Central Regional Fire Service’s account, the two vehicles, an Opel Astra (WR 4860-13) traveling from Cape Coast towards Komenda collided head-on with a Nissan mini bus (CR 1414-23) heading from Takoradi to Cape Coast. Meanwhile, officials are yet to ascertain the cause of the accident.

    The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) recorded one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase in the first half of 2025.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year. Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in these crashes.

    As a result of these incidents, eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Additionally, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.

    According to recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.

    To help combat the rising number of road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education.

    The NRSA has emphasized the need for stronger enforcement to curb the alarming trend. The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use to ensure safety on the roads and to address related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:

    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both;

    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both;(c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment of not less than three years;

    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, upon conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the driver’s license for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both.

    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person:

    (a) causes anything to be on or over a road;(b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle; or(c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that doing so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both.

    Meanwhile, over one-third of emergency cases at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have been linked to road crashes, according to statistics from the facility.

    Speaking to the media, Deputy Medical Director of KATH, Dr. Yaw Opare Larbi, noted that road crash victims brought to the emergency unit often do not survive because their injuries are very severe.

    “A little over 30 per cent of the cases that come to this facility, this Accident and Emergency Unit, are due to accidents, and most of the accidents, a few are domestic, but the majority of them are road traffic accidents.

    “Now in Ghana, we know that our statistics, a lot of our road accidents are from errors, driver errors, pedestrian errors. And then we know that we have some percentage that is attributable to maybe things like faulty vehicles or maybe road conditions, but a lot of the accidents are preventable,” he stated.

  • 16 feared dead as Ambulance crashes at Potrikrom Junction

    16 feared dead as Ambulance crashes at Potrikrom Junction

    At least 16 persons are feared dead following a head-on collision in the Ahafo-Ano South East District of the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, March 3. The crash involved an ambulance (registration number GV 527–23) and a Ford Transit bus (registration number GT 6576–19).

    The vehicles were reportedly travelling at high speed. In a related development, eleven (11) persons have sustained injuries following a head-on-collision at Eduadjei on the Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway.

    The victims, eight males and two females, are receiving medical attention at the Elmina Polyclinic.


    Per the Central Regional Fire Service’s account, the two vehicles, an Opel Astra (WR 4860-13) traveling from Cape Coast towards Komenda, collided head-on with a Nissan mini bus (CR 1414-23) heading from Takoradi to Cape Coast. Meanwhile, officials have yet to ascertain the cause of the accident.


    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities resulting from road crashes this year.

    The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) recorded one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase in the first half of 2025.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.

    Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in these crashes.


    As a result of these incidents, eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Additionally, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.


    According to recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries.

    Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.


    To help combat the rising number of road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education.


    The NRSA has emphasized the need for stronger enforcement to curb the alarming trend. The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use to ensure safety on the roads and to address related matters.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:
    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both;


    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both;(c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment of not less than three years;


    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.


    The Court may, upon conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the driver’s license for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both.


    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person:


    (a) causes anything to be on or over a road;(b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle; or(c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that doing so would be dangerous.


    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both.


    Meanwhile, over one-third of emergency cases at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have been linked to road crashes, according to statistics from the facility.


    Speaking to the media, Deputy Medical Director of KATH, Dr. Yaw Opare Larbi, noted that road crash victims brought to the emergency unit often do not survive because their injuries are very severe.


    “A little over 30 per cent of the cases that come to this facility, this Accident and Emergency Unit, are due to accidents, and most of the accidents, a few are domestic, but the majority of them are road traffic accidents.


    “Now in Ghana, we know that our statistics, a lot of our road accidents are from errors, driver errors, pedestrian errors. And then we know that we have some percentage that is attributable to maybe things like faulty vehicles or maybe road conditions, but a lot of the accidents are preventable,” he stated.

  • Accident on Cape Coast–Takoradi stretch leaves 11 injured

    Accident on Cape Coast–Takoradi stretch leaves 11 injured

    Eleven (11) persons have sustained injuries following a head-on-collision at Eduadjei on the Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway. The victims, eight males and two females, are receiving medical attention at the Elmina Polyclinic.

    Per the the Central Regional Fire Service’s account, the two vehicles,  an Opel Astra (WR 4860-13) traveling from Cape Coast towards Komenda collided head-on with a Nissan mini bus (CR 1414-23) heading from Takoradi to Cape Coast. Meanwhile, officials are yet to ascertain the cause of the accident.

    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities resulting from road crashes this year. The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) recorded one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase in the first half of 2025.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year. Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in these crashes.

    As a result of these incidents, eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Additionally, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.

    According to recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.

    To help combat the rising number of road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education.

    The NRSA has emphasized the need for stronger enforcement to curb the alarming trend. The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use to ensure safety on the roads and to address related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:

    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both;

    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both;(c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment of not less than three years;

    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, upon conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the driver’s license for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both.

    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person:

    (a) causes anything to be on or over a road;(b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle; or(c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that doing so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both.

    Meanwhile, over one-third of emergency cases at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have been linked to road crashes, according to statistics from the facility.

    Speaking to the media, Deputy Medical Director of KATH, Dr. Yaw Opare Larbi, noted that road crash victims brought to the emergency unit often do not survive because their injuries are very severe.

    “A little over 30 per cent of the cases that come to this facility, this Accident and Emergency Unit, are due to accidents, and most of the accidents, a few are domestic, but the majority of them are road traffic accidents.

    “Now in Ghana, we know that our statistics, a lot of our road accidents are from errors, driver errors, pedestrian errors. And then we know that we have some percentage that is attributable to maybe things like faulty vehicles or maybe road conditions, but a lot of the accidents are preventable,” he stated.

  • Ghana loses four lives lost daily to okada crashes – Report

    Ghana loses four lives lost daily to okada crashes – Report

    Ten (10) persons die daily in road crashes in Ghana, with four of those deaths resulting from motorcycle accidents, popularly known as ‘okada’, according to the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE).

    GhIE cited unpublished data from the Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI) as the source of the statistics. The data expose significant gaps in road safety and policy implementation. 

    According to the report, a total of 14,743 road crashes were recorded, representing a 9.3 per cent increase in 2025 as compared to 2024. Fatalities rose sharply to 3,653, representing a 21.5 per cent increase compared to the previous year. It added that motorcyclists and bicyclists accounted for 39 per cent of total deaths in 2025, compared to 35 per cent in 2024.

    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities resulting from road crashes this year. The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) recorded one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase in the first half of 2025.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year. Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in these crashes.

    As a result of these incidents, eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Additionally, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.

    According to recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.

    To help combat the rising number of road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education.

    The NRSA has emphasized the need for stronger enforcement to curb the alarming trend. The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use to ensure safety on the roads and to address related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:

    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both;

    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both;(c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment of not less than three years;

    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, upon conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the driver’s license for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both.

    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person:

    (a) causes anything to be on or over a road;(b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle; or(c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that doing so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both.

    Meanwhile, over one-third of emergency cases at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have been linked to road crashes, according to statistics from the facility.

    Speaking to the media, Deputy Medical Director of KATH, Dr. Yaw Opare Larbi, noted that road crash victims brought to the emergency unit often do not survive because their injuries are very severe.

    “A little over 30 per cent of the cases that come to this facility, this Accident and Emergency Unit, are due to accidents, and most of the accidents, a few are domestic, but the majority of them are road traffic accidents.

    “Now in Ghana, we know that our statistics, a lot of our road accidents are from errors, driver errors, pedestrian errors. And then we know that we have some percentage that is attributable to maybe things like faulty vehicles or maybe road conditions, but a lot of the accidents are preventable,” he stated.

  • One dead, several properties damaged after fire incident at Sefwi Adjoafua

    One dead, several properties damaged after fire incident at Sefwi Adjoafua

    A domestic fire has claimed the life of 70-year-old Kwasi Nkansah and destroyed a two-bedroom house at Sefwi Adjoafua in the Western North Region.


    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), in an update on Facebook, said it managed to contain the fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be made known.

    Last week, one of Ghana’s oldest settlements, Gambaga Witches Camp in the North East Region, was engulfed by fire, ravaging five rooms following a suspected bush fire trigger.


    The inferno spread rapidly and threatened an eight-room block at the camp. However, reports from fire officers at Gambaga Fire Station indicate that they received a distress call and promptly responded, leading to the salvage of three other rooms.


    Sources at the scene, however, noted that the fire had caused greater damage to the structures before the emergency responders arrived. They attributed this to a delayed distress call and poor road access to the area.

    The surrounding bushland, already ablaze, further complicated efforts to control the flames.


    No casualties were reported. Authorities have yet to conduct a full assessment of the extent of the damage, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.


    Meanwhile, reports from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported 377 fire outbreaks in the Northern Region in 2025, compared to 373 in 2024, only a slight increase in cases.


    Situated in Gambaga township in Ghana’s North East Region, the Gambaga Witches Camp has stood for more than two centuries as a refuge for people accused of witchcraft. It is one of several such camps in northern Ghana, but Gambaga remains the oldest and most widely known.


    The camp is home to about 100 women who live in roughly 25 round huts. Facilities are extremely basic, with no health services or indoor plumbing. Residents survive through subsistence farming and small-scale trading, while protection is offered by the local chief and earth priest, who oversee rituals and provide sanctuary.


    Most of the women are elderly, often widows, who have been accused of witchcraft by relatives or communities.

    These accusations typically follow misfortunes such as illness, death, crop failure, or other unexplained events. In some cases, the women suffer from mental illness, which remains poorly understood and stigmatized in Ghana. Once accused, they are ostracized and often flee for their lives to Gambaga.


    Belief in witchcraft is deeply rooted in parts of Ghana, where it serves as a traditional explanation for misfortune. Accusations can also be a form of scapegoating or a way to settle family disputes.

    The camp, therefore, represents both protection from violence and exile from society. Human rights groups have long criticized witch camps as violations of dignity and freedom, calling for their closure and the reintegration of women into society.

    Yet for many of the women in Gambaga, the camp remains the only place where they feel safe.


    Fire cases in Ghana since last year


    A fierce fire ravaged seven container shops at Spintex, Accra, around the Marina, in the early hours of Saturday, February 7.


    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), it received a distress call at about 12:01 a.m. But was unable to respond immediately due to a faulty fire engine at the Kasapreko Fire Station, which is closest to the scene. As a result, the Tema Motorway Fire Engine was dispatched as the base pump.


    In a Facebook post, the GNFS explained that it had to deploy three fire tenders from the Motorway, Tema Metro, and Tema Industrial Area Fire Stations to bring the blaze under control.


    The firefighting team, led by ADO I Derrick Sarkodie, arrived at the scene at 12:19 a.m. to find the fire already at an advanced stage and spreading rapidly.

    However, a coordinated and tactical operation by the firefighters brought the fire under control, and by 4:32 a.m., it had been completely extinguished.


    The affected shops included seven container shops housing furniture, tailoring, and grocery businesses, along with their contents. No casualties were recorded.


    Firefighters also reported that they prevented the fire from spreading to nearby structures, including Marina Mall, and successfully protected a car garage containing more than 35 vehicles, as well as several adjoining shops and nearby residential buildings.


    The GNFS said investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.


    According to reports, Greater Accra has recorded about 5 fire incidents, with the Spintex fire being the latest.

    The Ashanti Region, on the other hand, has seen an alarming number of fire incidents since January 1, recording about 132 cases, a decline from the 187 cases reported during the same period in 2025.


    A fire outbreak on Monday evening, February 2, partially destroyed the girls’ dormitory at Pong Tamale Senior High School in northern Ghana.


    According to reports, the fire originated from the washrooms and later spread through other parts, triggering panic among students.


    Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control. Pong Tamale Senior High School has become the latest second-cycle institution in northern Ghana to record a fire outbreak.


    A fire broke out at Tolon Senior High School in the Northern Region on Monday, February 2, destroying parts of a dormitory. Nearly 900 female students were displaced following a fire at Tolon Senior High School in the region.


    The recurring of fire incidents have raised concerns, Ghana recorded over 3,595 fire incidents nationwide in the first half of 2025, with regional breakdowns showing hundreds of cases across the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Central Regions.


    Barely a week into the New Year, some Kasoa residents had their stalls completely burnt after a fire ravaged stalls in a major outbreak at the Kasoa New Market on Sunday, January 4, 2026.


    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received around 4:50 p.m., after which the Kasoa Fire Station swiftly reached the scene and found the fire in a very advanced stage.

    The fire was spreading so rapidly that fire tenders had to immediately call for reinforcement from Weija, Anyaa, Dansoman, Industrial Area, Flagstaff House, Madina, and Swedru fire stations.

    According to reports, Greater Accra has recorded about 5
    After about two hours of firefighting, the tenders managed to extinguish the flames at 6:52 p.m., brought the fire under control at 7:52 p.m., and fully extinguished it by 10:00 p.m.

  • Accident on Peki Tsame road kills one

    Accident on Peki Tsame road kills one

    A road accident at Peki Tsame, near Mawutor Inn on the Peki–Asikuma Highway, has claimed one life, with sixteen others sustaining injuries on Friday, February 13.

    The injured passengers comprise eight males, seven females, and one child. According to reports, the accident occurred after a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number GT 7012-24 suffered a tyre burst, causing the vehicle to somersault.

    This update comes a day after the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, involved in a road traffic accident on the Bolgatanga–Tumu road.

    However, a statement issued by the Ministry of Education has confirmed that both ministers are in stable condition following the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, February 12.

    “All members of the convoy are currently in stable condition and receiving the necessary medical attention. The Office expresses its appreciation to emergency responders, health professionals, and members of the public for their swift assistance and concern. Further updates will be communicated, as necessary,” part of the statement read.

    The ministers and their respective teams were en route to official engagements marking the 40th anniversary celebrations of Tumu College of Education and Jahan College of Education in the Upper West Region when the accident happened.

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    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities resulting from road crashes this year. The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) recorded one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase in the first half of 2025.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year. Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in these crashes.

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    As a result of these incidents, eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Additionally, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.

    According to recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.

    To help combat the rising number of road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education.

    The NRSA has emphasized the need for stronger enforcement to curb the alarming trend. The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use to ensure safety on the roads and to address related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:

    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both;

    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both;(c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment of not less than three years;

    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, upon conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the driver’s license for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both.

    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person:

    (a) causes anything to be on or over a road;(b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle; or(c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that doing so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both.

    Meanwhile, over one-third of emergency cases at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have been linked to road crashes, according to statistics from the facility.

    Speaking to the media, Deputy Medical Director of KATH, Dr. Yaw Opare Larbi, noted that road crash victims brought to the emergency unit often do not survive because their injuries are very severe.

    “A little over 30 per cent of the cases that come to this facility, this Accident and Emergency Unit, are due to accidents, and most of the accidents, a few are domestic, but the majority of them are road traffic accidents.

    “Now in Ghana, we know that our statistics, a lot of our road accidents are from errors, driver errors, pedestrian errors. And then we know that we have some percentage that is attributable to maybe things like faulty vehicles or maybe road conditions, but a lot of the accidents are preventable,” he stated.

  • Haruna Iddrisu, Dep Minister for Communications involved in car crash

    Haruna Iddrisu, Dep Minister for Communications involved in car crash

    The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, have been involved in a road traffic accident on the Bolgatanga–Tumu road.

    However, a statement issued by the Ministry of Education has confirmed that both ministers are in stable condition following the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, February 12.

    “All members of the convoy are currently in stable condition and receiving the necessary medical attention. The Office expresses its appreciation to emergency responders, health professionals, and members of the public for their swift assistance and concern. Further updates will be communicated, as necessary,” part of the statement read.

    The ministers and their respective teams were en route to official engagements marking the 40th anniversary celebrations of Tumu College of Education and Jahan College of Education in the Upper West Region when the accident happened.

    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities resulting from road crashes this year. The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) recorded one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase in the first half of 2025.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year. Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in these crashes.

    As a result of these incidents, eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Additionally, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.

    According to recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.

    To help combat the rising number of road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education.

    The NRSA has emphasized the need for stronger enforcement to curb the alarming trend. The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use to ensure safety on the roads and to address related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:

    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both;

    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both;(c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment of not less than three years;

    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, upon conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the driver’s license for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both.

    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person:

    (a) causes anything to be on or over a road;(b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle; or(c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that doing so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both.

    Meanwhile, over one-third of emergency cases at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have been linked to road crashes, according to statistics from the facility.

    Speaking to the media, Deputy Medical Director of KATH, Dr. Yaw Opare Larbi, noted that road crash victims brought to the emergency unit often do not survive because their injuries are very severe.

    “A little over 30 per cent of the cases that come to this facility, this Accident and Emergency Unit, are due to accidents, and most of the accidents, a few are domestic, but the majority of them are road traffic accidents.

    “Now in Ghana, we know that our statistics, a lot of our road accidents are from errors, driver errors, pedestrian errors. And then we know that we have some percentage that is attributable to maybe things like faulty vehicles or maybe road conditions, but a lot of the accidents are preventable,” he stated.

  • A/R: Four dead after heavy-duty truck rammed into salon at Kumawu

    A/R: Four dead after heavy-duty truck rammed into salon at Kumawu

    The Kumawu community in the Ashanti Region has been thrown into a state of mourning following the death of four people, including two children, on Saturday, January 17.

    The deceased persons lost their lives after a heavy-duty truck loaded with sand from a road construction site lost control and rammed into a salon where they were seated.


    Four others, including the truck driver, are receiving medical attention at the Kumawu Government Hospital and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities resulting from road crashes this year.


    Meanwhile, Director of Education, Research, and Training at the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), Chief Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng, has disclosed that between January and November, road accidents in Ghana claimed the lives of two thousand six hundred individuals (2,600). Out of this number, 1,937 were males and 492 females.


    Speaking to the media on Thursday, December 12, he noted that over 22,000 vehicles were involved in the crashes. He added that 13,000 people sustained injuries in the same period.

    The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) recorded one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase in the first half of 2025.


    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year. Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in these crashes.


    As a result of these incidents, eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Additionally, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.


    According to recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.


    To help combat the rising number of road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education.


    The NRSA has emphasized the need for stronger enforcement to curb the alarming trend. The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use to ensure safety on the roads and to address related matters.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:
    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both;


    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both;(c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment of not less than three years;


    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.


    The Court may, upon conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the driver’s license for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both.


    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person:


    (a) causes anything to be on or over a road;(b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle; or(c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that doing so would be dangerous.


    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both.


    Meanwhile, over one-third of emergency cases at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have been linked to road crashes, according to statistics from the facility.


    Speaking to the media, Deputy Medical Director of KATH, Dr. Yaw Opare Larbi, noted that road crash victims brought to the emergency unit often do not survive because their injuries are very severe.


    “A little over 30 per cent of the cases that come to this facility, this Accident and Emergency Unit, are due to accidents, and most of the accidents, a few are domestic, but the majority of them are road traffic accidents.

    “Now in Ghana, we know that our statistics, a lot of our road accidents are from errors, driver errors, pedestrian errors. And then we know that we have some percentage that is attributable to maybe things like faulty vehicles or maybe road conditions, but a lot of the accidents are preventable,” he stated.

  • C/R: Four dead after fatal crash at Twifo Ntafrewaso

    C/R: Four dead after fatal crash at Twifo Ntafrewaso

    A tragic road traffic accident which occurred on Wednesday, December 24 claimed the lives of four  at Twifo Ntafrewaso along the Cape Coast–Twifo Praso road.

    Speaking to the media, The Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, DOII Abdul Wasiu Hudu, disclosed that the vehicle carrying the victims, a Hyundai Getz, registered GW 7715-25 veered off the road and crashed into a tree in a nearby bush.

     The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the morgue.

    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities resulting from road crashes this year. Meanwhile, Director of Education, Research, and Training at the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), Chief Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng, has disclosed that between January and November, road accidents in Ghana claimed the lives of two thousand six hundred individuals (2,600). Out of this number, 1,937 were males and 492 females.

    Speaking to the media on Thursday, December 12, he noted that over 22,000 vehicles were involved in the crashes. He added that 13,000 people sustained injuries in the same period. The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) recorded one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase in the first half of 2025.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year. Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in these crashes.

    As a result of these incidents, eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Additionally, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.

    According to recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.

    To help combat the rising number of road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education.

    The NRSA has emphasized the need for stronger enforcement to curb the alarming trend. The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use to ensure safety on the roads and to address related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:

    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both;

    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both;(c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment of not less than three years;

    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, upon conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the driver’s license for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both.

    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person:

    (a) causes anything to be on or over a road;(b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle; or(c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that doing so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both.

    Meanwhile, over one-third of emergency cases at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have been linked to road crashes, according to statistics from the facility.

    Speaking to the media, Deputy Medical Director of KATH, Dr. Yaw Opare Larbi, noted that road crash victims brought to the emergency unit often do not survive because their injuries are very severe.

    “A little over 30 per cent of the cases that come to this facility, this Accident and Emergency Unit, are due to accidents, and most of the accidents, a few are domestic, but the majority of them are road traffic accidents.

    “Now in Ghana, we know that our statistics, a lot of our road accidents are from errors, driver errors, pedestrian errors. And then we know that we have some percentage that is attributable to maybe things like faulty vehicles or maybe road conditions, but a lot of the accidents are preventable,” he stated.

  • God saved me: Kelvyn Boy after surviving accident, suffers fractured ankle

    God saved me: Kelvyn Boy after surviving accident, suffers fractured ankle

    Ghanaian musician and songwriter Kelvin Brown, known in showbiz as Kelvynboy, has spoken after reports circulated online that he was involved in an accident.

    Following the incident, the singer took to X to express gratitude to God that the situation did not result in loss of life, although he sustained a fractured ankle.

    “A few days ago, God saved me from what would have been the most tragic news all year for me and my people. A driver reversing lost control, heading for me at the sidewalk of the very back of Center Point Mall. God saved me through two of my guys who saw it fast and reacted quickly enough, but the accident left me with a fractured ankle. Give thanks for life still,” he wrote.

    In May, Ghanaian actor and television personality Akwasi Boadi, popularly known as Akrobeto, broke his silence after surviving a car accident on the Accra-Kumasi Highway on Friday, 23.

    A few hours after the accident, the actor was spotted in a viral video providing details of how it all happened.

    He explained that a heavy truck collided with his Toyota SUV and dragged his vehicle for about 30 meters before it came to a halt, causing a huge crowd to appear on the scene within a short while.

    “The car rammed into mine and dragged me for about 30 meters before the articulator came to a halt for me to also come to a stop. The entire place became crowded in less than five minutes,” Akrobeto stated.

    He revealed that he was in the vehicle with someone he offered a ride to, but thankfully the person was also not injured.

    After being taken to the hospital for a checkup, he indicated that doctors were stunned by how he survived without a scratch, considering the severity of the crash.

    “After looking at my car and myself, the doctor told me, ‘Your God is a big God.’ Nothing bad happened to me,” he said.

    According to an eyewitness, the accident occurred when a tricycle, locally known as an Aboboyaa, suddenly crossed the path of a vehicle, leading a heavy-duty truck to crash into Akrobeto’s car to avoid a collision.

    The actor’s vehicle sustained significant damage, but no casualties were reported.

    Akrobeto, known for hosting The Real News on UTV, noted the outpouring of concern from fans, stating, “This accident has given me the opportunity to appreciate how people love me. I am grateful to the entire Ghana.”

    Akrobeto says he is willing to shoot the week’s edition of his Real News show; however, the management of Despite Media had asked him to take a break for the week.

    Akrobeto is a renowned actor who has been featured in over 100 Kumawood movies and is known for the unusually large size of his nostrils.

    Due to his comic acts, he has recently been recognized by the international community, where his comic acts were used by several presenters on CNN as well as other international television presenters.

    Ghanaian musician and socialite, Oseikrom Sikani, also survived a near-fatal car accident and is grateful to be alive.

    The artiste took to Snapchat to share his experience, revealing that his vehicle somersaulted multiple times during the crash. Despite the severity of the accident, he walked away with only minor injuries.

    “Told you I saw death today, still living my one life,” he wrote, reflecting on the frightening moment.

    Photos he shared showed his badly damaged car and some visible bruises on his body. While shaken by the incident, he managed to inject some humor, noting that he lost his grills in the crash.

    Fans and well-wishers have since flooded social media with relief and support, thankful that he survived. Oseikrom Sikani has assured his followers that he is doing well and will soon be back to his normal self.

    Several months ago, Ghanaian gospel musician Efe Grace expressed her gratitude to God for saving her from a deadly accident, which reminded her to appreciate the gift of life.

    She shared a video on her social media page showing the damaged state of her vehicle after the accident.

    She asserted that the accident could have ended her life but for the mercy of God.

    She wrote on Instagram, “I’m just here to say thank you, Jesus! Didn’t even know why this song kept coming to me, and just within 14 hours after ministration, this happens!! 

    “Today, l’m reminded that life is truly a gift and I just want to take a moment to publicly thank God.”  

    “I survived what could’ve been a fatal accident, and I know it was only by the mercy and grace of God.”

    “What the enemy meant for evil, God turned into a testimony. I’m still here, not by luck, but by divine protection. Thank You, Lord, for sparing my life. I will never stop giving You the Glory.”

  • Lands Ministry to investigate lapses in NAIMOS operations after fatal accident

    Lands Ministry to investigate lapses in NAIMOS operations after fatal accident

    The operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) are set to undergo a thorough review by the Lands Ministry in the coming days, following the recent tragic accident that claimed the life of one of its members.


    Speaking to the media, the Director of Public Relations at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Mawusi Ama Mawuenyefia, disclosed that the upcoming review is intended to strengthen the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.


    “The Minister has mentioned that we are going to look at it. We are going to review. For now, the cause is an accident; we do not suspect any foul play. Today, when the Minister met with the team, he mentioned that we probably need to review the modus operandi, so that is going to be done,” she stated.


    On Wednesday, November 19, NAIMOS was hit by tragedy following an accident near the Obuasi Airport area in the Ashanti Region that claimed the life of one taskforce member and left four others seriously injured.


    The incident occurred, while the team was carrying out a major anti-galamsey operation aimed at tackling illegal mining within the enclave. Confirming the development in a statement issued on November 19, 2025, the Ministry’s Media Relations Officer, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, said “tragically, one member of the taskforce has been confirmed dead, while the remaining four sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical care.”


    “The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources regrets to announce that a team of five (5) members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) was involved in a fatal motor accident today near the Obuasi Airport area,” the statement added.


    Meanwhile, the Ministry has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the NAIMOS task force member. Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah extended his profound sympathies to the family of the deceased and offered heartfelt wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured officers.


    “We remain steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all frontline personnel and will ensure they receive the utmost support and care,” the statement concluded.


    Days ago, NAIMOS task force seized illegal mining equipment in a major swoop in Obuasi in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region.
    Equipment seized during the operation conducted on Monday, November 17, included motorbikes, vehicles, water pumps, and other tools used for illegal mining activities. Makeshift shelters and assorted equipment at the site were also destroyed.


    The task force also stormed a concession at Anyankyireml, a site that had been taken over by groups of illegal miners. Although the concession is legally owned by Asante Gold Corporation, it has been occupied by these illegal miners, forcing the rightful owners to flee the site.


    However, the intervention of the NAIMOS team drove out the miners and secured the land for its rightful owners. Illegal mining continues to pose a major challenge to the country, with several foreign nationals implicated and multiple arrests made. In June, NAIMOS warned criminal groups to vacate galamsey areas.


    The John Dramani Mahama-led government established the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat in July as part of efforts to curb illegal mining activities in the country.


    Speaking during an update on Wednesday, July 23, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, disclosed that the newly established Secretariat would act as the brain of Ghana’s anti-illegal mining operations.


    “To coordinate the efforts of the military, police, and other security agencies, the ministry has established the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) as the operational nerve-centre for Ghana’s fight against illegal small-scale mining,” he stated.


    The Secretariat’s responsibility is to collaborate with other key institutions such as the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Finance (GRA–Customs Division), and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority as part of its mandate.


    This collaboration is expected to ensure that excavators and other earth-moving equipment entering the country are not diverted for illegal mining activities.


    “In collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Finance (GRA–Customs Division), and the Ports and Harbours Authority, we have initiated a proactive tracking of all imports of excavators and earth-moving equipment from the point of entry,” he added.


    Illegal mining activities continue to pose a major challenge to the country. Several Chinese nationals have been involved in such illegal operations, leading to multiple arrests.


    Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that scientific tests are being carried out on new chemicals that could help restore polluted water bodies and rivers affected by illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.


    Speaking at a high-level stakeholder engagement on galamsey in Accra on Friday, October 3, with members of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), President Mahama said, “There are new chemicals that have come that allow you to treat water and take out the toxins and the heavy metals. One of them is called dowtine. The people came, and we sent them there. They took samples, tested. We are waiting for them to bring the results back.”


    He has asked Ghanaians to exercise patience regarding the longstanding battle against illegal mining (galamsey) activities. During a meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), President Mahama said declaring a state of emergency will not end the menace.


    According to him, government advisors believe the country can overcome galamsey by adopting best practices in small-scale mining, including technologies that help neutralize or remove harmful chemicals from water bodies.


    Additionally, the President pledged to honor the calls of many Ghanaians by declaring a state of emergency when his advisors give him the nod to do so.


    President Mahama believes that the country can eradicate the long-term canker if it deploys more troops and invests additional resources in the fight. He concluded that the battle seems to be a long one, but his administration is committed to ending it.


    “While we are fighting the menace, I am also saying we should uptake technology in order to protect the environment. So yes, let’s fight the illegal mining but at the same time, let’s bring the new technology that will help us protect our environment.


    “Now with the elephant in the room, state of emergency, yes, I have the power to do it, but the president acts on the advice of the National Security Authority, and as at now, this moment, the National Security Authority believes that we can win the fight against galamsey without declaring a state of emergency. I want to assure you that the day they advise me otherwise, that boss, now we need a state of emergency, I won’t hesitate,” he added.

  • 8 injured after bus veers off Buipe–Kintampo highway

    8 injured after bus veers off Buipe–Kintampo highway

    A road accident that occurred at Alhassan Kura along the Buipe–Kintampo Highway on Tuesday, November 4, has left eight persons injured. The victims of the incident were in a Sprinter bus traveling from Dormaa Ahenkro in the Bono East Region to the Buipe market.

    Unfortunately, the Sprinter bus, with registration number AS-9104-12 and driven by Mr. John Maccarthy, overturned on its side. This information was made public by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on its official Facebook page on Tuesday.

    According to the Service, at 0944 hours, the Buipe Fire Station received a distress call reporting an accident at Alhassan Kura.
    “It added that the fire personnel promptly arrived at the scene at 1000 hours to find a Sprinter bus with registration number AS-9104-12, driven by Mr. John Maccarthy, overturned on its side.

    The bus was traveling from Dormaa Ahenkro in the Bono East Region to the Buipe market with ten passengers on board.


    “The crew successfully rescued eight injured persons and two unhurt victims at 1020 hours. During the operation, both victims and rescuers were attacked by bees, briefly hindering progress.

    However, the officers acted professionally and ensured all victims were safely rescued and handed over to the ambulance team. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation,” it added.


    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities recorded due to road crashes this year. A fatal accident at Asikuma Junction in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region left five individuals dead and four others injured.

    The unfortunate incident occurred after a grey Toyota Noah with registration number GX 422-25 collided with a tipper truck with registration number GT 725-19.


    This was revealed by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Tuesday, November 4. According to the post, a rescue team led by AstnO Fred Aganu was dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call. With the help of the rescue team, out of a total of nine (9) casualties, four (4), including a minor, are receiving treatment at the Peki Government Hospital.


    Last week, a tragic accident near the Anyinam Health Line on the Accra–Kumasi Highway left one person dead and three others injured. The incident occurred when a Toyota Hilux with registration number ER 2956-20 collided with a Howo trailer numbered GM 592-21.


    On Saturday, October 25, a fatal crash involving a stationary tipper truck and a Sprinter bus at Atwedie, near Konongo on the Kumasi–Accra Highway, left at least 14 people severely injured.

    The Sprinter bus, with registration number GR 6626-22, reportedly rammed into the stationary truck, causing the unfortunate incident. Less than forty-eight hours later, several individuals reportedly died in a road crash that occurred near the Kasoa tollbooth in the Central Region.


    En route to Kasoa, the fully loaded minibus somersaulted multiple times after colliding with a Jeep 4×4, registration number GR 7673. The number of casualties is yet to be made public by authorities.
    Meanwhile, three individuals lost their lives in a fatal crash that occurred on Friday night, October 24, on the Tatale–Zabzugu road in the Northern Region.

    More than ten others were injured in the aftermath of the incident. The victims in the crash were traders returning from the Kukpalgu market.


    They encountered the unfortunate incident when the Kia truck, with registration number GW-5828-17, carrying them, collided with an abandoned motorking tricycle on the road.

    The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Tatale District Hospital, while the injured are receiving treatment at the same facility.


    In a similar development, the Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, was involved in an accident after his Toyota V8 reportedly crashed into a commercial vehicle with registration number GS 3642-12 at the Ashaiman overhead in Accra. The near-fatal road accident, which occurred on Friday, October 24, left one individual injured.


    According to eyewitnesses, Hassan Ayariga’s driver hit the commercial vehicle, causing the V8 to lose control and veer off the road into a gutter. Ghana has recorded a series of road accidents this year.

    Some months ago, an accident at Bechem in the Bono Region claimed the lives of two individuals, including a church leader of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church. The fatal crash, which occurred on Sunday, August 10, left several others injured, including children.


    According to reports, the victims, who were close to Aburaso, were returning from a camp meeting they attended in Kumasi. Reportedly, the tire of the bus carrying the individuals burst, causing the vehicle to somersault.


    On Monday, July 28, a tragic road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra Highway resulted in the deaths of sixteen members of the Saviour Church of Ghana. Days later, an accident at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 6, reportedly claimed the life of an individual. Officials have yet to confirm the casualties.


    The unfortunate incident occurred after a tipper truck veered off the road, crashing into shops around the Dukes Filling Station. According to sources, several other individuals sustained injuries. Reports indicate that the tipper truck was overspeeding when it veered off the road. “It happened so fast—one moment the road was clear, the next, the truck was crashing into everything in its path,” an eyewitness recounted.


    Following the incident, emergency services rushed to the scene to rescue individuals who were trapped. Medical assistance was also provided, according to reports.


    Per reports, the Police Service has commenced investigations into the accident, with the driver of the tipper truck assisting. Local officials have reportedly assured support for the victims of the accident.


    The deceased were reportedly returning from the church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region. Their deaths were confirmed after their bus collided with an oncoming fuel tanker. All 16 victims were laid to rest in a single large grave on Thursday, July 31, by the Obogu community and church leadership.


    In the first half of 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities recorded in the corresponding period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase.


    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.

    Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in the crashes. As a result, eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries.


    Also, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country. According to recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in crashes.


    To aid in combating road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for strict enforcement of traffic regulations and intensified public education. The Road Traffic Act, 2004, which consolidates and revises the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for comprehensive regulation of road traffic and use to ensure safety and related matters.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:

    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both;


    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a fine of not less than two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both;


    (c) where death occurs, to imprisonment for not less than three years; and

    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.


    The Court may, on conviction, (a) order the payment of compensation to an injured person or the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the license for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both.


    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person (a) causes anything to be on or over a road, (b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle, or (c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that doing so would be dangerous.


    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both.

  • PLAYBACK: PAC probes audited accounts of govt agencies

    PLAYBACK: PAC probes audited accounts of govt agencies

    The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament began hearings weeks ago to interrogate heads of state institutions cited for financial irregularities in the 2024 Auditor-General’s (A-G) Report. The interrogations forms part of efforts to promote accountability and transparency in the management of public funds. 

    The committee is probing the audited financial statements of various government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).

    Yesterday, Monday, November 3, the Ministry of Education and the National Service Scheme appeared before the committee and other ministries.

    The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Ghana was established under Article 103 of the 1992 Constitution and formally constituted as part of Parliament’s Standing Committees. It has existed since the First Parliament of the Fourth Republic, which began in January 1993.

    Its mandate is to review reports presented by the Auditor-General on the public accounts of Ghana, summon ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), as well as state-owned enterprises (SOEs), to explain financial infractions and irregularities, and in some cases, recommend sanctions, recoveries, or referrals for prosecution.

    However, since its establishment, PAC has reportedly had no documented record of ensuring prosecution or imprisonment of culprits, though its recommendations can trigger EOCO investigations or action by the Attorney-General.

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    Over the years, the Committee has engaged several public institutions and their heads over reported financial irregularities, but little to no documentation of penalties has been recorded to serve as a deterrent. It will be recalled that in 2017, PAC recommended the prosecution of officials at the National Sports Authority for misappropriating funds, but no confirmed convictions followed.

    Similarly, in 2021, the Committee traced non-existent staff under GETFund and MASLOC, yet no jail terms were recorded. In 2023, PAC recovered GH₵12.9 million, but this was through repayments rather than criminal penalties.

    Meanwhile, more than GH¢12.9 billion in misappropriated public funds has been retrieved following collaboration between the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Auditor-General’s Department.Addressing the media on Wednesday, October 1, Chairperson of PAC, Abena Osei-Asare, attributed the remarkable recovery to the collective efforts of the Auditor-General’s Department.

    “One thing I am clear about is that what we are doing is yielding positive results. We have a report we will look at. Per the work of the Public Accounts Committee, and with the support of the Auditor-General, we have been able to retrieve GH¢12.9 billion. There is a whole report on that which we will be sharing with the public at the right time,” she said.

    According to her, the Committee will make the report’s details public at the appropriate time. The Committee is scheduled to resume its sittings on Monday, October 27. Various ministries, departments, and agencies have been interrogated by PAC in recent weeks to address infractions highlighted in the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report.

    On Monday, September 29, the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) Director of Administration, Dr. Emmanuel Sena Kwasi Donkor, appeared before the Public Accounts Committee following a recent claim by the Auditor-General’s (A-G) Report revealing financial irregularities at the hospital.

    The report suggests that the hospital paid salaries amounting to GHS 1,449,000 to a deceased staff member for a period of 26 months. Dr. Emmanuel Sena Kwasi Donkor affirmed the report, adding that the hospital has so far recovered GHS 303,558.68 of the total amount.

    He explained that the banks previously handling the transactions had, through a letter, indicated that they had ceased processing them.

    “We were able to recover some amounts. Before we got here, we had received letters from some banks stating that they had stopped transferring the funds to the government chest,” Dr. Donkor told the Committee.

    He further urged Parliament to intervene and help the hospital recover the remaining funds.

    “Maybe at the end of this session, we will make a prayer to this House for the House to make an order directing those banks to transfer,” he said.Dr. Donkor revealed that his outfit has submitted the names of the individuals implicated in the act to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for recovery.

    “EOCO has written back requesting the files of the people involved, and we have submitted them,” he added.

    Meanwhile, Ranking Member Samuel Atta-Mills raised serious concerns regarding the issue. “Habib Napare – date of separation was 2022. This guy had died. Didn’t you go to the funeral? And you validated this dead person for 26 months? And now you are coming to tell Parliament to do what?” Atta-Mills asked sharply.

    Just a few days ago, a tense moment erupted during a Public Accounts Committee sitting when Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare sharply confronted the DVLA boss over privacy concerns tied to the authority’s proposed digital number plate system.

    The exchange followed Mr. Kotey’s explanation that the new plates would contain Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips to enhance security and make it difficult for outsiders to tamper with or duplicate.

    Mrs. Osei-Asare, however, raised concerns about whether the new plates would display vehicle owners’ surnames, warning that such information could expose personal data.

    In response, Mr. Kotey said the DVLA would comply with Ghana’s Data Protection Law, noting that the system would only digitalize existing information without altering its basic format. When pressed for a clear answer on whether names would appear, he replied, “It depends on what the law says; we’ll go by it.”

    That response immediately drew a sharp reaction from the PAC Chair, who retorted, “You don’t tell me it depends on what the law says. You are doing it, so you should be able to tell us what the law says. I’m asking a specific question: is it going to have the user’s surname on the number plate?”

    Mr. Kotey later clarified that names do not appear on standard number plates, explaining that only personalized plates bear such identifiers. The Chair, however, maintained that the Committee’s inquiries were in the public interest and aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the rollout of the new digital number plate system.

  • Several feared dead as truck crashes near Kasoa Tollbooth

    Several feared dead as truck crashes near Kasoa Tollbooth

    Ghana has recorded a number of fatalities following road accidents in less than 48 hours. According to reports, several are feared dead in a recent road crash that occurred near the Kasoa tollbooth in the Central Region on Sunday, October 26.

    En route to Kasoa, the fully loaded minibus somersaulted multiple times after colliding with a Jeep 4×4, registration number GR 7673. Meanwhile, the number of casualties is yet to be made public by authorities.

    On Saturday, October 25, a fatal crash involving a stationary tipper truck and a Sprinter bus at Atwedie, near Konongo on the Kumasi–Accra Highway, left at least 14 people severely injured.The Sprinter bus, with registration number GR 6626-22, reportedly rammed into the stationary truck, causing the unfortunate incident.

    Meanwhile, three individuals lost their lives in a fatal crash that occurred on Friday night, October 24, on the Tatale–Zabzugu road in the Northern Region. More than ten others were injured in the aftermath of the incident. The victims in the crash were traders returning from the Kukpalgu market. 

    They encountered the unfortunate incident when the Kia truck, with registration number GW-5828-17, carrying them collided with an abandoned motorking tricycle on the road.The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Tatale District Hospital, while the injured are receiving treatment at the same facility.

    In a similar development, Founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga’s  Toyota V8 has reportedly crashed with a commercial vehicle with registration number GS 3642-12 at the Ashaiman overhead in Accra. The near-fatal road accident which occurred on Friday, October 24, has left one individual injured.

    According to eyewitnesses, Hassan Ayariga’s driver hit the commercial vehicle, causing the V8 to lose control and veer off the road into a gutter.

    Ghana has recorded a series of road accidents this year. Some months ago, an accident at Bechem in the Bono Region claimed the lives of two individuals, including a church leader of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church.

    The fatal crash, which occurred on Sunday, August 10, left several others sustaining injuries, including children. According to reports, the victims who were close to Aburaso were coming from a camp meeting they attended in Kumasi. Reportedly, the tire of the bus carrying the individuals had a fracture, leading to a burst, hence, causing the vehicle to somersault.

    On Monday, July 28, a tragic road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra Highway resulted in the deaths of sixteen members of the Saviour Church of Ghana. Days after, an accident at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 6, reportedly claimed the life of an individual. Officials have yet to confirm any casualties.

    The unfortunate incident occurred after a tipper truck veered off its road, crashing into shops around the Dukes Filling Station. According to sources, many other individuals sustained injuries. Reports have it that the tipper truck was overspeeding when it veered off the road.

    “It happened so fast—one moment the road was clear, the next, the truck was crashing into everything in its path,” an eyewitness recounted.

    Following the incident, it is said that emergency services went to the scene to rescue individuals who were trapped. Medical assistance was also provided, according to reports. Per reports, the Police Service has commenced investigations into the accident, with the driver of the tipper truck providing assistance.

    Local officials have reportedly given assurance of aiding the victims of the accident. The deceased were reportedly returning from the church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region.

    Their deaths were confirmed after their bus crashed with an oncoming fuel tanker. All 16 victims were laid to rest in a single large grave on Thursday, July 31, by the Obogu community and church leadership.

    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities recorded due to road crashes. In the first half of 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported one thousand, five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand, two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the corresponding period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.

    Per the data, a total of twelve thousand, three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in the road crashes. Owing to the road accidents, a total number of eight thousand, three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries.

    Also, one thousand, three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country. According to the recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes.

    Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes. To aid in combating road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stern enforcement of traffic regulations and public education.

    The NRSA has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education to help curb the rising number of road accidents across the country.

    The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for a more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use, to ensure safety on the roads and to provide for related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction, (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury does occur, to a person, other than the driver, to a fine not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months or to both the fine and imprisonment.

    (b) Where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person, other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years or to both the fine and the imprisonment; or (c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment for a term of not less than three years.

    (d) Where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, on the conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the licence for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years or to both the fine and the imprisonment.

    A person commits an offence if without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person, (a) causes anything to be on or over a road, (b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer or cycle, or (c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where that it would be obvious to a reasonable person that to do so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months or to both the fine and the imprisonment.

  • 14 injured as vehicles collide on Kumasi–Accra road

    14 injured as vehicles collide on Kumasi–Accra road

    A fatal crash involving a stationary tipper truck and a Sprinter bus at Atwedie, near Konongo on the Kumasi–Accra Highway, left at least 14 people severely injured on Saturday, October 25.

    The Sprinter bus, with registration number GR 6626-22, reportedly rammed into the stationary truck, causing the unfortunate incident. Meanwhile, three individuals lost their lives in a fatal crash that occurred on Friday night, October 24, on the Tatale–Zabzugu road in the Northern Region.

    More than ten others were injured in the aftermath of the incident. The victims in the crash were traders returning from the Kukpalgu market. 

    They encountered the unfortunate incident when the Kia truck, with registration number GW-5828-17, carrying them collided with an abandoned motorking tricycle on the road.The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Tatale District Hospital, while the injured are receiving treatment at the same facility.

    In a similar development, Founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga’s  Toyota V8 has reportedly crashed with a commercial vehicle with registration number GS 3642-12 at the Ashaiman overhead in Accra. The near-fatal road accident which occurred on Friday, October 24, has left one individual injured.

    According to eyewitnesses, Hassan Ayariga’s driver hit the commercial vehicle, causing the V8 to lose control and veer off the road into a gutter.

    Ghana has recorded a series of road accidents this year. Some months ago, an accident at Bechem in the Bono Region claimed the lives of two individuals, including a church leader of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church.

    The fatal crash, which occurred on Sunday, August 10, left several others sustaining injuries, including children. According to reports, the victims who were close to Aburaso were coming from a camp meeting they attended in Kumasi. Reportedly, the tire of the bus carrying the individuals had a fracture, leading to a burst, hence, causing the vehicle to somersault.

    On Monday, July 28, a tragic road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra Highway resulted in the deaths of sixteen members of the Saviour Church of Ghana. Days after, an accident at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 6, reportedly claimed the life of an individual. Officials have yet to confirm any casualties.

    The unfortunate incident occurred after a tipper truck veered off its road, crashing into shops around the Dukes Filling Station. According to sources, many other individuals sustained injuries. Reports have it that the tipper truck was overspeeding when it veered off the road.

    “It happened so fast—one moment the road was clear, the next, the truck was crashing into everything in its path,” an eyewitness recounted.

    Following the incident, it is said that emergency services went to the scene to rescue individuals who were trapped. Medical assistance was also provided, according to reports. Per reports, the Police Service has commenced investigations into the accident, with the driver of the tipper truck providing assistance.

    Local officials have reportedly given assurance of aiding the victims of the accident. The deceased were reportedly returning from the church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region.

    Their deaths were confirmed after their bus crashed with an oncoming fuel tanker. All 16 victims were laid to rest in a single large grave on Thursday, July 31, by the Obogu community and church leadership.

    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities recorded due to road crashes. In the first half of 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported one thousand, five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand, two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the corresponding period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.

    Per the data, a total of twelve thousand, three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in the road crashes. Owing to the road accidents, a total number of eight thousand, three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries.

    Also, one thousand, three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country. According to the recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes.

    Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes. To aid in combating road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stern enforcement of traffic regulations and public education.

    The NRSA has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education to help curb the rising number of road accidents across the country.

    The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for a more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use, to ensure safety on the roads and to provide for related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction, (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury does occur, to a person, other than the driver, to a fine not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months or to both the fine and imprisonment.

    (b) Where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person, other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years or to both the fine and the imprisonment; or (c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment for a term of not less than three years.

    (d) Where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, on the conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the licence for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years or to both the fine and the imprisonment.

    A person commits an offence if without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person, (a) causes anything to be on or over a road, (b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer or cycle, or (c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where that it would be obvious to a reasonable person that to do so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months or to both the fine and the imprisonment.

  • Fatal crash on Tatale–Zabzugu road leaves three dead, others injured

    Fatal crash on Tatale–Zabzugu road leaves three dead, others injured

    Three individuals lost their lives in a fatal crash that occurred on Friday night, October 24, on the Tatale–Zabzugu road in the Northern Region. More than ten others were injured in the aftermath of the incident. The victims in the crash were traders returning from the Kukpalgu market. 

    They encountered the unfortunate incident when the Kia truck, with registration number GW-5828-17, carrying them collided with an abandoned motorking tricycle on the road.The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Tatale District Hospital, while the injured are receiving treatment at the same facility.

    In a similar development, founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga’s  Toyota V8 reportedly crashed with a commercial vehicle with registration number GS 3642-12 at the Ashaiman overhead in Accra. The near-fatal road accident which occurred on Friday, October 24, has left one individual injured.

    According to eyewitnesses, Hassan Ayariga’s driver hit the commercial vehicle, causing the V8 to lose control and veer off the road into a gutter.

    Ghana has recorded a series of road accidents this year. Some months ago, an accident at Bechem in the Bono Region claimed the lives of two individuals, including a church leader of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church.

    The fatal crash, which occurred on Sunday, August 10, left several others sustaining injuries, including children. According to reports, the victims who were close to Aburaso were coming from a camp meeting they attended in Kumasi. Reportedly, the trye of the bus carrying the individuals had a fracture, leading to a burst, hence, causing the vehicle to somersault.

    On Monday, July 28, a tragic road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra Highway resulted in the deaths of sixteen members of the Saviour Church of Ghana. Days after, an accident at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 6, reportedly claimed the life of an individual. Officials have yet to confirm any casualties.

    The unfortunate incident occurred after a tipper truck veered off its road, crashing into shops around the Dukes Filling Station. According to sources, many other individuals sustained injuries. Reports have it that the tipper truck was overspeeding when it veered off the road.

    “It happened so fast—one moment the road was clear, the next, the truck was crashing into everything in its path,” an eyewitness recounted.

    Following the incident, it is said that emergency services went to the scene to rescue individuals who were trapped. Medical assistance was also provided, according to reports. Per reports, the Police Service has commenced investigations into the accident, with the driver of the tipper truck providing assistance.

    Local officials have reportedly given assurance of aiding the victims of the accident. The deceased were reportedly returning from the church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region.

    Their deaths were confirmed after their bus crashed with an oncoming fuel tanker. All 16 victims were laid to rest in a single large grave on Thursday, July 31, by the Obogu community and church leadership.

    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities recorded due to road crashes. In the first half of 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported one thousand, five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand, two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the corresponding period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.

    Per the data, a total of twelve thousand, three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in the road crashes. Owing to the road accidents, a total number of eight thousand, three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries.

    Also, one thousand, three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country. According to the recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes.

    Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes. To aid in combating road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stern enforcement of traffic regulations and public education.

    The NRSA has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education to help curb the rising number of road accidents across the country.

    The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for a more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use, to ensure safety on the roads and to provide for related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction, (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury does occur, to a person, other than the driver, to a fine not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months or to both the fine and imprisonment.

    (b) Where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person, other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years or to both the fine and the imprisonment; or (c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment for a term of not less than three years.

    (d) Where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, on the conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the licence for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years or to both the fine and the imprisonment.

    A person commits an offence if without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person, (a) causes anything to be on or over a road, (b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer or cycle, or (c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where that it would be obvious to a reasonable person that to do so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months or to both the fine and the imprisonment.

  • Fatal accident at Wakrom Junction leaves 5 dead, 12 injured

    Fatal accident at Wakrom Junction leaves 5 dead, 12 injured

    A fatal accident at Wakrom Junction near Yamoransa on the Cape Coast–Accra Highway has killed five people and left twelve others injured. One critically injured victim is currently receiving treatment.

    The unfortunate incident occurred on Monday, September 15, after a DAF truck loaded with 700 bags of rice, registration number AW 9548-13, collided with a Toyota Hiace passenger vehicle, registration number GC 9728-21.

    A rescue team from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at the Central Regional Headquarters arrived promptly at the scene to assist the accident victims.

    Ghana has recorded a series of road accidents this year. In just the past few weeks, an accident at Bechem in the Bono Region has claimed the lives of two individuals, including a church leader of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church.


    The fatal crash, which occurred on Sunday, August 10, left several others sustaining injuries, including children. According to reports, the victims who were close to Aburaso were coming from a camp meeting they attended in Kumasi. Reportedly, the trye of the bus carrying the individuals had a fracture, leading to a burst, hence, causing the vehicle to somersault.


    On Monday, July 28, a tragic road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra Highway resulted in the deaths of sixteen members of the Saviour Church of Ghana. Days after, an accident at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 6, reportedly claimed the life of an individual. Officials have yet to confirm any casualties.


    The unfortunate incident occurred after a tipper truck veered off its road, crashing into shops around the Dukes Filling Station. According to sources, many other individuals sustained injuries. Reports have it that the tipper truck was overspeeding when it veered off the road.


    “It happened so fast—one moment the road was clear, the next, the truck was crashing into everything in its path,” an eyewitness recounted.


    Following the incident, it is said that emergency services went to the scene to rescue individuals who were trapped. Medical assistance was also provided, according to reports. Per reports, the Police Service has commenced investigations into the accident, with the driver of the tipper truck providing assistance.


    Local officials have reportedly given assurance of aiding the victims of the accident. The deceased were reportedly returning from the church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region.


    Their deaths were confirmed after their bus crashed with an oncoming fuel tanker. All 16 victims were laid to rest in a single large grave on Thursday, July 31, by the Obogu community and church leadership.


    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities recorded due to road crashes. In the first half of 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported one thousand, five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand, two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the corresponding period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase.


    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.


    Per the data, a total of twelve thousand, three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in the road crashes. Owing to the road accidents, a total number of eight thousand, three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries.


    Also, one thousand, three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country. According to the recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes.

    Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes. To aid in combating road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stern enforcement of traffic regulations and public education.


    The NRSA has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education to help curb the rising number of road accidents across the country.


    The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for a more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use, to ensure safety on the roads and to provide for related matters.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction, (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury does occur, to a person, other than the driver, to a fine not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months or to both the fine and imprisonment.


    (b) Where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person, other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years or to both the fine and the imprisonment; or (c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment for a term of not less than three years.


    (d) Where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.


    The Court may, on the conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the licence for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years or to both the fine and the imprisonment.


    A person commits an offence if without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person, (a) causes anything to be on or over a road, (b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer or cycle, or (c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where that it would be obvious to a reasonable person that to do so would be dangerous.


    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months or to both the fine and the imprisonment.

  • Accident on Koforidua-Nyamekrom stretch claims one life, four hospitalised

    Accident on Koforidua-Nyamekrom stretch claims one life, four hospitalised

    One person has died and four others hospitalized following a deadly crash on the Koforidua–Nyamekrom road in the Eastern Region. The fatal incident occured after an Opel Astra B taxi cab with registration number GS 4492-Z and a Honda Civic with registration number GR 5529-22 collided head-on.

    Speaking to the media, the Assemblyman for the Nyamekrom Electoral Area, Enoch Boahene, reported that the vehicles almost crashed into the motorcycle he was riding on near the Jehovah’s Witness Church in Nyamekrom. He added that the taxi driver was on top speed, causing the deadly crash.

    Ghana has recorded a series of road accidents this year. In just the past few weeks, an accident at Bechem in the Bono Region has claimed the lives of two individuals, including a church leader of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church.


    The fatal crash, which occurred on Sunday, August 10, left several others sustaining injuries, including children. According to reports, the victims who were close to Aburaso were coming from a camp meeting they attended in Kumasi. Reportedly, the trye of the bus carrying the individuals had a fracture, leading to a burst, hence, causing the vehicle to somersault.


    On Monday, July 28, a tragic road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra Highway resulted in the deaths of sixteen members of the Saviour Church of Ghana. Days after, an accident at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 6, reportedly claimed the life of an individual. Officials are yet to confirm any casualties.


    The unfortunate incident occurred after a tipper truck veered off its road, crashing into shops around the Dukes Filling Station. According to sources, many other individuals sustained injuries. Reports have it that the tipper truck was overspeeding when it veered off the road.

    “It happened so fast—one moment the road was clear, the next, the truck was crashing into everything in its path,” an eyewitness recounted.


    Following the incident, it is said that emergency services went to the scene to rescue individuals who were trapped. Medical assistance was also provided, according to reports. Per reports, the Police Service has commenced investigations into the accident, with the driver of the tipper truck providing assistance.

    Local officials have reportedly given assurance of aiding the victims of the accident. The deceased were reportedly returning from the church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region.

    Their deaths were confirmed after their bus crashed with an oncoming fuel tanker. All 16 victims were laid to rest in a single large grave on Thursday, July 31, by the Obogu community and church leadership.


    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities recorded due to road crashes. In the first half of 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported one thousand, five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand, two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the corresponding period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase.


    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.


    Per the data, a total of twelve thousand, three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in the road crashes. Owing to the road accidents, a total number of eight thousand, three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries.

    Also, one thousand, three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.


    According to the recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries.

    Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes. To aid in combating road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stern enforcement of traffic regulations and public education.


    The NRSA has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education to help curb the rising number of road accidents across the country.


    The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for a more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use, to ensure safety on the roads and to provide for related matters.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction, (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury does occur, to a person, other than the driver, to a fine not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months or to both the fine and imprisonment.


    (b) Where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person, other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years or to both the fine and the imprisonment; or (c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment for a term of not less than three years.

    (d) Where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.


    The Court may, on the conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the licence for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.


    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years or to both the fine and the imprisonment.


    A person commits an offence if without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person, (a) causes anything to be on or over a road, (b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer or cycle, or (c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where that it would be obvious to a reasonable person that to do so would be dangerous.


    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months or to both the fine and the imprisonment.

  • C/R: Kia truck ploughs into crowd at Agona Asafo; 5 critically injured

    C/R: Kia truck ploughs into crowd at Agona Asafo; 5 critically injured

    A Kia truck loaded with coconuts ran into a crowd at Agona Asafo in the Agona East District of Ghana’s Central Region, leaving five individuals critically injured with thirteen others sustaining injuries. The victims were reportedly on the streets participating in a float as part of the community’s annual ‘football gala’ when the unfortunate occurred.

    This information was disclosed by the Assemblyman for the Agona Asafo Electoral Area while speaking to meading on Saturday, August 30. 

    “The Kia, heavily loaded with coconuts, failed to stop despite seeing the large crowd and ran into the people celebrating on the street,” he said.

    Meanwhile, the victims are at the receiving Agona Swedru Government Hospital. 

    On Saturday, August 16, a fatal road accident at Asuboi, near Suhum, on the Kumasi–Accra Highway, claimed at least five lives and left seventeen others with severe injuries.

    The tragic incident occurred when a Sprinter bus, with registration number GW-5535-24, suffered a tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road.

    According to eyewitnesses, the victims died on the spot. About 30 minutes later, emergency services arrived and transported the injured to the Suhum Government Hospital for treatment. Fatal accidents have become rampant across the country; just last week, one in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region claimed four lives, including that of a one-year-old girl.

    An accident at Bechem in the Bono Region claimed two lives, including a church leader of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church.

    The crash, which occurred on Sunday, August 10, left several others, including children, with injuries. Reports indicate that the victims, who were near Aburaso, were returning from a camp meeting in Kumasi.

    The bus carrying them reportedly suffered a tyre fracture that led to a burst, causing the vehicle to somersault.

    On Monday, July 28, another tragic road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra Highway resulted in the deaths of sixteen members of the Saviour Church of Ghana.

    An accident at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 6, claimed one life. Officials are yet to confirm any further casualties. The incident occurred after a tipper truck veered off the road and crashed into shops near the Dukes Filling Station.

    According to sources, several individuals sustained injuries. Reports suggest the truck was overspeeding when it veered off the road. “It happened so fast—one moment the road was clear, the next, the truck was crashing into everything in its path,” an eyewitness recounted.

    Emergency services reportedly rushed to the scene to rescue trapped victims and provide medical assistance. Police say investigations have commenced into the cause of the crash, with the tipper truck driver assisting in the process. Local officials have also pledged support for the victims.

    The deceased in the Atwedie crash were said to be returning from the church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region. Their deaths were confirmed after their bus collided with an oncoming fuel tanker. On Thursday, July 31, all sixteen victims were buried in a single large grave in Obogu by the community and church leadership.

    Ghana has recorded a surge in road traffic fatalities. In the first half of 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported 1,504 deaths, compared to 1,237 fatalities in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase.

    According to provisional data released by the NRSA in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.

    The data shows that 12,354 vehicles were involved in these crashes, with 8,300 individuals sustaining injuries. In addition, 1,301 pedestrians were knocked down nationwide.

    The NRSA further indicated that, on average, eight lives are lost daily due to road crashes. Each day, about forty crashes are recorded, forty-six individuals sustain injuries, and sixty-nine vehicles and motorcycles are involved in accidents.

    To address the surge, the NRSA has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and enhanced public education.

    The Road Traffic Act, 2004, enacted to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance of 1952, provides comprehensive regulations on road traffic and road use to enhance safety. Under the Act:

    A person who drives dangerously commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:(a) where no bodily injury, or only minor injury, occurs, to a fine between one hundred and two hundred penalty units, or to imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or both;(b) where aggravated bodily injury occurs, to a fine between two hundred and five hundred penalty units, or imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not more than two years, or both;(c) where death occurs, to imprisonment for not less than three years;(d) where damage to state property occurs, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and compensation for the damage caused, as determined by the Court.

    The Court may, upon conviction:(a) order compensation to an injured person or their estate, or(b) withdraw the offender’s licence for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    The Act also stipulates that a person who drives without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other road users, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units, or imprisonment not exceeding five years, or both.

    Additionally, anyone who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse:(a) causes anything to obstruct a road,(b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle, or(c) tampers with traffic equipment in a way that would be obviously dangerous to a reasonable person,commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units, or imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or both.

  • Fatal accident at Asuboi claims four lives; 17 others sustain injuries

    Fatal accident at Asuboi claims four lives; 17 others sustain injuries

    A fatal road accident at Asuboi, near Suhum, on the Kumasi–Accra Highway, claimed at least five lives and left seventeen others with severe injuries on Saturday, August 16.

    The tragic incident occurred when a Sprinter bus, with registration number GW-5535-24, suffered a tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road.

    According to eyewitnesses, the victims died on the spot. About 30 minutes later, emergency services arrived and transported the injured to the Suhum Government Hospital for treatment. Fatal accidents have become rampant across the country; just last week, one in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region claimed four lives, including that of a one-year-old girl.

    Earlier, an accident at Bechem in the Bono Region claimed two lives, including a church leader of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church.

    The crash, which occurred on Sunday, August 10, left several others, including children, with injuries. Reports indicate that the victims, who were near Aburaso, were returning from a camp meeting in Kumasi.

    The bus carrying them reportedly suffered a tyre fracture that led to a burst, causing the vehicle to somersault.

    On Monday, July 28, another tragic road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra Highway resulted in the deaths of sixteen members of the Saviour Church of Ghana.

    Earlier this month, an accident at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 6, claimed one life. Officials are yet to confirm any further casualties. The incident occurred after a tipper truck veered off the road and crashed into shops near the Dukes Filling Station.

    According to sources, several individuals sustained injuries. Reports suggest the truck was overspeeding when it veered off the road. “It happened so fast—one moment the road was clear, the next, the truck was crashing into everything in its path,” an eyewitness recounted.

    Emergency services reportedly rushed to the scene to rescue trapped victims and provide medical assistance. Police say investigations have commenced into the cause of the crash, with the tipper truck driver assisting in the process. Local officials have also pledged support for the victims.

    The deceased in the Atwedie crash were said to be returning from the church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region. Their deaths were confirmed after their bus collided with an oncoming fuel tanker. On Thursday, July 31, all sixteen victims were buried in a single large grave in Obogu by the community and church leadership.

    Ghana has recorded a surge in road traffic fatalities. In the first half of 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported 1,504 deaths, compared to 1,237 fatalities in the same period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase.

    According to provisional data released by the NRSA in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.

    The data shows that 12,354 vehicles were involved in these crashes, with 8,300 individuals sustaining injuries. In addition, 1,301 pedestrians were knocked down nationwide.

    The NRSA further indicated that, on average, eight lives are lost daily due to road crashes. Each day, about forty crashes are recorded, forty-six individuals sustain injuries, and sixty-nine vehicles and motorcycles are involved in accidents.

    To address the surge, the NRSA has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and enhanced public education.

    The Road Traffic Act, 2004, enacted to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance of 1952, provides comprehensive regulations on road traffic and road use to enhance safety. Under the Act:

    A person who drives dangerously commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:
    (a) where no bodily injury, or only minor injury, occurs, to a fine between one hundred and two hundred penalty units, or to imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or both;
    (b) where aggravated bodily injury occurs, to a fine between two hundred and five hundred penalty units, or imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not more than two years, or both;
    (c) where death occurs, to imprisonment for not less than three years;
    (d) where damage to state property occurs, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and compensation for the damage caused, as determined by the Court.

    The Court may, upon conviction:
    (a) order compensation to an injured person or their estate, or
    (b) withdraw the offender’s licence for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    The Act also stipulates that a person who drives without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other road users, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units, or imprisonment not exceeding five years, or both.

    Additionally, anyone who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse:
    (a) causes anything to obstruct a road,
    (b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle, or
    (c) tampers with traffic equipment in a way that would be obviously dangerous to a reasonable person,
    commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units, or imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or both.

  • Fuel tanker rams into crowd at Asukawkaw, kills four, 14 injured

    Fuel tanker rams into crowd at Asukawkaw, kills four, 14 injured

    An accident in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region has claimed four lives and left 14 others with severe injuries at a market. The deceased persons are made up of three women and a one-year-old girl.

    The unfortunate incident, which occurred on Thursday, August 14, 2025, came after a fuel tanker veered into a crowd at a market where the victims were seated.

    This information was disclosed by the Assembly Member for the Asukawkaw Electoral Area, Mark Oduro, while addressing the media.

    “It is a very sad day for our community. The victims were market women going about their normal activities when the tanker hit them. We have lost three women and a girl believed to be about one year old. Fourteen others have sustained various injuries,” Mr. Oduro said.

    Earlier, an accident at Bechem in the Bono Region claimed the lives of two individuals, including a church leader of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church. The fatal crash, which occurred on Sunday, August 10, left several others sustaining injuries, including children.

    According to reports, the victims, who were close to Aburaso, were coming from a camp meeting they attended in Kumasi. Reportedly, the tyre of the bus carrying the individuals had a fracture, leading to a burst, hence causing the vehicle to somersault.

    On Monday, July 28, a tragic road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra Highway resulted in the deaths of sixteen members of the Saviour Church of Ghana.

    Earlier this month, an accident at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 6, reportedly claimed the life of an individual. Officials are yet to confirm any further casualties. The unfortunate incident occurred after a tipper truck veered off the road, crashing into shops around the Dukes Filling Station.

    According to sources, many other individuals sustained injuries. Reports have it that the tipper truck was overspeeding when it veered off the road. “It happened so fast—one moment the road was clear, the next, the truck was crashing into everything in its path,” an eyewitness recounted.

    Following the incident, it is said that emergency services went to the scene to rescue individuals who were trapped. Medical assistance was also provided, according to reports. Per reports, the Police Service has commenced investigations into the accident, with the driver of the tipper truck providing assistance. Local officials have reportedly given assurance of aiding the victims of the accident.

    The deceased were reportedly returning from the church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region. Their deaths were confirmed after their bus crashed into an oncoming fuel tanker. All 16 victims were laid to rest in a single large grave on Thursday, July 31, by the Obogu community and church leadership.

    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities recorded due to road crashes. In the first half of 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported one thousand five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the corresponding period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.

    Per the data, a total of twelve thousand three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in the road crashes. Owing to the road accidents, a total of eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Also, one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.

    According to the recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.

    To aid in combating road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stern enforcement of traffic regulations and public education. The NRSA has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education to help curb the rising number of road accidents across the country.

    The Road Traffic Act, 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use, to ensure safety on the roads and to provide for related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction:
    (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury does occur to a person other than the driver, to a fine not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months, or to both the fine and imprisonment;
    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years, or to both the fine and imprisonment;
    (c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment for not less than three years;
    (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, on the conviction of a person under subsection (1):
    (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person; or
    (b) order the withdrawal of the licence for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years, or to both the fine and imprisonment.

    A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person:
    (a) causes anything to be on or over a road;
    (b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle; or
    (c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where it would be obvious to a reasonable person that to do so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or to both the fine and imprisonment.

  • B/R: Tragic accident at Bechem kills SDA church leader, another

    B/R: Tragic accident at Bechem kills SDA church leader, another

    An accident at Bechem in the Bono Region has claimed the lives of two individuals, including a church leader of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church.


    The fatal crash, which occurred on Sunday, August 10, left several others sustaining injuries, including children.


    According to reports, the victims who were close to Aburaso were coming from a camp meeting they attended in Kumasi.

    Reportedly, the trye of the bus carrying the individuals had a fracture, leading to a burst, hence, causing the vehicle to somersault.

    On Monday, July 28, a tragic road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra Highway resulted in the deaths of sixteen members of the Saviour Church of Ghana.

    Earlier this month, an accident at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 6, reportedly claimed the life of an individual. Officials are yet to confirm any casualties.

    The unfortunate incident occurred after a tipper truck veered off its road, crashing into shops around the Dukes Filling Station.

    According to sources, many other individuals sustained injuries. Reports have it that the tipper truck was overspeeding when it veered off the road. “It happened so fast—one moment the road was clear, the next, the truck was crashing into everything in its path,” an eyewitness recounted.

    Following the incident, it is said that emergency services went to the scene to rescue individuals who were trapped. Medical assistance was also provided, according to reports.

    Per reports, the Police Service has commenced investigations into the accident, with the driver of the tipper truck providing assistance. Local officials have reportedly given assurance of aiding the victims of the accident.


    The deceased were reportedly returning from the church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region. Their deaths were confirmed after their bus crashed with an oncoming fuel tanker. All 16 victims were laid to rest in a single large grave on Thursday, July 31, by the Obogu community and church leadership.

    Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities recorded due to road crashes. In the first half of 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported one thousand, five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand, two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the corresponding period in 2024, representing a 21.58 percent increase.

    According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.

    Per the data, a total of twelve thousand, three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in the road crashes. Owing to the road accidents, a total number of eight thousand, three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries. Also, one thousand, three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country.

    According to the recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes. Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes.

    To aid in combating road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stern enforcement of traffic regulations and public education.

    The NRSA has called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public education to help curb the rising number of road accidents across the country.

    The Road Traffic Act 2004, an Act to consolidate and revise the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55), provides for a more comprehensive regulation of road traffic and road use, to ensure safety on the roads and to provide for related matters.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle dangerously on a road commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction, (a) where (i) a bodily injury does not occur, or (ii) a minor bodily injury does occur, to a person, other than the driver, to a fine not less than one hundred penalty units and not exceeding two hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months or to both the fine and imprisonment;

    (b) where bodily injury of an aggravated nature occurs to a person, other than the driver, to a minimum fine of two hundred penalty units and not exceeding five hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not less than twelve months and not exceeding two years or to both the fine and the imprisonment; or (c) where death occurs, to a term of imprisonment for a term of not less than three years; (d) where there is damage to state property, to a fine of not less than one hundred penalty units and payment for the damage caused in an amount determined by the Court.

    The Court may, on the conviction of a person under subsection (1), (a) order the payment of appropriate compensation to an injured person or to the estate of that person, or (b) order the withdrawal of the licence for a period of not less than three years and not more than five years.

    A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years or to both the fine and the imprisonment.

    A person commits an offence if without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, that person, (a) causes anything to be on or over a road, (b) interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer or cycle, or (c) interferes, directly or indirectly, with traffic equipment, where that it would be obvious to a reasonable person that to do so would be dangerous.

    A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve months or to both the fine and the imprisonment.

  • Accident survival reminds me that life is truly a gift – Efe Grace

    Accident survival reminds me that life is truly a gift – Efe Grace

    Ghanaian gospel musician Efe Grace has expressed her gratitude to God for saving her from a deadly accident, which reminded her to appreciate the gift of life.

    She shared a video on her social media page showing the damaged state of her vehicle after the accident.

    She asserts that the accident could have ended her life but for the mercy of God.

    She wrote on Instagram, “I’m just here to say thank you, Jesus! Didn’t even know why this song kept coming to me, and just within 14 hours after ministration, this happens!! 

    “Today, l’m reminded that life is truly a gift and I just want to take a moment to publicly thank God.”  

    “I survived what could’ve been a fatal accident, and I know it was only by the mercy and grace of God.”

    “What the enemy meant for evil, God turned into a testimony. I’m still here, not by luck, but by divine protection. Thank You, Lord, for sparing my life. I will never stop giving You the Glory.”

  • A/R: Accident on Krofrom leaves several injured

    A/R: Accident on Krofrom leaves several injured

    A multiple-vehicle crash at Krofrom in the Kumasi metropolis has left scores of people have been injured.

    The exact number of casualties remains unclear as of Friday evening, May 9.

    However, several victims were reportedly transported to nearby hospitals for medical attention. 

    Per reports the cargo truck veered off in the process of descending from the Krofrom traffic light towards Ashtown.

    The truck rammed into several vehicles upon reaching the area near the X5 Pub, running into other vehicles, motorbikes, and commercial tricycles – locally known as ‘pragya’.






  • Two students dead after bus crashed at Aseseeso

    Two students dead after bus crashed at Aseseeso

    At least two individuals have lost their lives, while several others sustained injuries after a bus they were traveling in crashed while descending Aseseeso Hill, located between Adukrom and Somanya.

    The victims are said to be students from Ben Kunadu SDA Basic School in the Asante Akyem Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

    The accident involved a bus with registration number GV 83-22, belonging to Collins Senior High School in Asante Agogo. Reports indicate that the driver lost control while descending the Aseseeso hill, causing the vehicle to somersault multiple times before coming to a stop on its side.

    The students were traveling to Akosombo for an excursion when the unfortunate incident occurred.

    Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Awatey, who happened to be passing through the area, joined the rescue operation and helped transport some injured students to the Yilo Krobo Municipal Hospital in Somanya.

    An official at the hospital later gave an update on the condition of the patients, confirming that two critical cases had been referred to the Eastern Regional Hospital for specialized treatment.

    According to the hospital source, the remaining patients are stable and receiving the necessary medical care.

    Tragically, a 65-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl were brought to the hospital deceased.

    Currently, the hospital is attending to approximately 31 to 35 students, while others have been transferred to Atua Government Hospital for further medical attention.

  • Commercial bus rams into traders in Kumasi; one dead, 3 in critical condition

    Commercial bus rams into traders in Kumasi; one dead, 3 in critical condition

    Four traders have been involved in a gruesome accident after a commercial bus, popularly known as a trotro, lost control and plowed into them at the Dr. Mensah Station in Kumasi.

    The accident, which occurred on Tuesday, March 18, was reportedly caused by brake failure, sending the vehicle careening off the road and into a cluster of roadside stalls.

    According to reports, the life of one trader has been lost, while three others remain in critical condition.

    Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene as pedestrians scrambled for safety while the bus barreled through the busy trading area. Some bystanders rushed to rescue the injured before emergency responders arrived.

    The victims sustained severe injuries and were quickly transported to the Manhyia Government Hospital, where medical staff are working to stabilize the survivors.

  • Deadly crash on Akyem Boadua road leaves 8 dead

    Deadly crash on Akyem Boadua road leaves 8 dead

    A tragic accident at Akyem Boadua in the Eastern Region claimed the lives of eight people and left six others injured in the early hours of Friday, March 7, 2025.

    According to reports from Adom News, five victims died on the spot, while three others succumbed to their injuries after being rushed to the hospital.

    The vehicle, traveling from Kade to Accra, was driven by someone unfamiliar with the route. Despite repeated pleas from passengers to slow down, the driver continued at high speed.

    Upon reaching a stretch of road between Adankrono and Pentemtwam, the driver lost control, allegedly due to poor visibility caused by overgrown vegetation. The vehicle overturned several times before coming to a stop.

    Shockingly, the driver fled the scene immediately after the accident, abandoning the injured passengers.

  • One dead, several injured in ghastly accident in Bolgatanga

    One dead, several injured in ghastly accident in Bolgatanga

    A tragic accident on the Zuarungu road in Bolgatanga has resulted in one fatality and left several others critically injured after a private vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a tree.

    The vehicle, which was traveling from Bolgatanga to Garu, swerved in an attempt to avoid a cow that had wandered onto the road. In the process, it struck a motorcyclist before careening off and colliding with a tree.

    The impact killed the motorcyclist instantly, while the driver and passengers suffered serious injuries. Among them, the driver sustained a broken arm.

    Emergency responders rushed the injured victims to the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga, where they are currently receiving medical care.

  • Teacher killed in fatal motorbike crash at Assin

    Teacher killed in fatal motorbike crash at Assin

    A devastating accident on Monday morning at around 7:30 a.m. in Assin Dansame, Central Region, led to the death of 34-year-old teacher Michael Brobbey.

    Brobbey, who taught at Assin Breman near Assin Kushia, was traveling to school on his motorbike from Assin Breku when an oncoming vehicle attempted to overtake another. In an effort to avoid a crash, he veered onto the pedestrian lane but was hit from behind by a KIA vehicle with registration number GF-4723-22, resulting in his immediate death.

    Authorities from the Assin North Police were alerted and quickly arrived at the scene to transport the body to the mortuary. The driver of the KIA vehicle, whose name has not yet been released, has been taken into custody to assist with the investigation.

    The accident site has now been cleared, allowing traffic to resume smoothly.

    The loss of Brobbey, fondly called “Kobii,” has left the Assin Breku community in deep sorrow, with students, colleagues, and loved ones mourning his sudden passing.

  • Gomoa Mprumen accident leaves 25 injured

    Gomoa Mprumen accident leaves 25 injured

    A collision between a Sprinter Benz bus and a Nissan pickup at Gomoa Mprumen Junction on the Winneba-Mankesim Highway has left 25 passengers injured.

    The incident occurred in the Central Region, with 13 individuals sustaining serious injuries and 11 others suffering minor wounds.

    The injured passengers are currently receiving treatment at the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital and the Apam St. Luke Catholic Hospital.

    In an interview with Adom News, Apam District Fire Service Commander, DO2 Anthony Kwesi Rhule, explained that the Sprinter Benz bus, registered GW 8172-22, was travelling from Accra to Cape Coast. The Nissan pickup, with registration GN 3611-24, was moving in the opposite direction, from Cape Coast to Accra.

    According to DO2 Rhule, the accident happened when the driver of the pickup made an illegal U-turn at Gomoa Mprumen Junction. He further explained that the Sprinter driver, who was reportedly speeding, lost control of the bus upon noticing the pickup’s sudden maneuver.

    “Twenty-five people were involved in the accident, but thankfully, no fatalities were recorded,” DO2 Rhule confirmed.

    He also issued a caution to drivers using the Kasoa-Cape Coast highway, urging them to avoid reckless speeding and dangerous overtaking.

    Additionally, he appealed to passengers to remain alert and monitor drivers’ actions during trips to help reduce the frequency of road accidents on the route.

  • Ghanaian man dies in trawler accident in Ireland

    Ghanaian man dies in trawler accident in Ireland

    A 53-year-old Ghanaian fisherman residing in Ireland has sadly passed away following a tragic accident on a trawler.

    The deceased, identified as Moses Odonkor from Skibbereen, reportedly suffered fatal injuries on February 4, 2025, while working aboard the vessel.

    Authorities have described the incident as a workplace accident, stating that it happened while the crew was deploying heavy nets near the Porcupine Bank in Irish waters, according to Sunday World.

    Despite frantic efforts by his fellow crew members to save him, he succumbed to his injuries before emergency responders could intervene.

    His sudden death has left the fishing community in shock, with his colleagues remembering him as a skilled and respected crew member known for his cheerful personality.

    Following the accident, the trawler returned to the port in Castletownbere.

    Odonkor had lived in Ireland for over 20 years, and this is not the first tragedy to hit his family. In 2023, his two-year-old son, Joshua, tragically died after choking on a grape.

    He is survived by his wife, Philomena Odonkor, and two children, Isaac and Emmanuel.

    Meanwhile, his remains are expected to be flown back to Ghana later this week, Sunday World added.

  • Truck kills 5-year-old boy in Begoro

    Truck kills 5-year-old boy in Begoro

    A devastating accident in Begoro, Eastern Region, has led to the death of 5-year-old Crispin Omane, who was hit by a truck while heading home from school.

    The incident took place on Friday, January 17, 2025, when 58-year-old Seth Lartey was driving a Hyundai Kia Rhino with registration number GM 906-21, traveling from Apaa Junction towards the main lorry station in Begoro.

    Reports indicate that as Lartey took a turn at the roundabout near the ECG office, the truck’s rear right-hand tyre struck the young boy, who was walking along the roadside.

    The child was quickly transported to Begoro District Hospital, where, unfortunately, he was declared dead by the attending physician while receiving treatment.

    His body has been transferred to the hospital morgue for preservation and further examination.

    The truck involved in the accident has been impounded at the Begoro Police Station, where investigations are underway.

    Corporal Rudolf Agoalikum of the Begoro District Accident Squad is leading the investigation into the incident.

    This tragic event follows a similar accident two days earlier in Akuapem Mamfe, where 2-year-old Obrempong Offei Adjei Newman was killed after being struck by a Hyundai Gold truck, registration number GS 5262-23, driven by 35-year-old Figgis Amankwah.

    The truck, which was carrying crates of mangoes, was traveling from Accra to Somanya when the incident occurred around 4:20 PM.

    According to police findings, the child had just gotten out of a taxi after school and was attempting to cross the road to join his mother when the truck struck him, resulting in his fatal injuries.

  • GNFS rescues 2 trapped after accident on Apam-Mankessim highway

    GNFS rescues 2 trapped after accident on Apam-Mankessim highway

    Firefighters from the Apam Fire Station successfully rescued two individuals trapped following a head-on collision between two Mercedes-Benz Sprinters on the Apam-Mankessim highway at Gomoa Abotsia.

    Twelve other victims, who sustained various injuries, were able to self-rescue before the fire crew arrived.

    The trapped driver and passenger were safely extricated and transported to Saint Luke Catholic Hospital for treatment.

    Eyewitnesses reported that the accident occurred due to a wrongful overtaking by the Sprinter traveling from Accra to Cape Coast, leaving both vehicles completely damaged. Authorities are investigating the incident.

  • Tragic accident near Aggrey Memorial School claims 3 lives

    Tragic accident near Aggrey Memorial School claims 3 lives

    Three individuals lost their lives on Friday when a bus traveling from Takoradi to Accra overturned near the intersection by Aggrey Memorial School in Cape Coast.

    The bus, with registration number GW 6231-21, rolled over while carrying around 53 passengers, leaving some trapped. Twenty-three individuals who suffered different injuries are being treated at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, while nine others have been treated and released.

    According to Abdul Wasiu Hudu, the Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the accident took place at approximately 6:48 AM on Friday, December 27, 2024.

    He stated that thanks to the joint efforts of the GNFS officers, police personnel, and ambulance service teams, the majority of the passengers were rescued and transported to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and the University of Cape Coast Hospital for treatment.

    He also mentioned that three passengers were tragically pronounced dead at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.


  • Truck veers off lane, damages vehicles at Dzorwulu

    Truck veers off lane, damages vehicles at Dzorwulu

    A container truck lost control and veered off its lane near the Dzorwulu traffic light, close to the Allied Filling Station, on Thursday morning.

    Eyewitnesses reported to Adomonline.com that the driver blamed the incident on a brake failure.

    The truck collided with a streetlight, crossed into the opposite lane, and eventually came to a halt after smashing into a fence at a nearby garage.

    Although no casualties were reported, the accident left at least three parked vehicles damaged, with shattered windows and other visible harm.

    As of the time of reporting, authorities had not yet arrived at the scene, which remained disorganized.

  • Gomoa Okyereko accident kills 3, 20 injured

    Gomoa Okyereko accident kills 3, 20 injured

    Three passengers have tragically died on the spot, while 20 others are in critical condition following a devastating accident at Gomoa Okyereko Junction in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region.

    The accident occurred early Thursday morning and involved a VW Sprinter Benz Bus with registration number GW 5477-24 and a Hyundai Grace with registration GR 5899-22.

    Eyewitness Kweku Atta, speaking with Adom News, explained that the Sprinter driver was heading toward Takoradi, while the Hyundai Grace was traveling from Winneba to Kasoa. The crash happened when the Sprinter driver made a wrongful overtake, colliding with the Hyundai Grace.

    The deceased include two male passengers and one female. The 20 injured victims are currently receiving treatment at the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital.

    In response to the tragedy, Winneba Municipal Fire Service Commander, D02 Fredrick Adu-Poku, has urged drivers to refrain from unnecessary overtaking, particularly with the Christmas festivities approaching. He noted that the accident could have been prevented had the driver shown more patience.

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  • One dead in ghastly accident involving 4 vehicles on Pokuase Highway

    One dead in ghastly accident involving 4 vehicles on Pokuase Highway

    A tragic accident on the Pokuase Highway has claimed the life of a woman after a Kia Rhino truck, carrying roofing sheets, lost its brakes while descending the Pokuase Overhead.

    The truck crashed into three other vehicles, including a Toyota Corolla, resulting in severe damage and leaving one vehicle completely wrecked yesterday.

    Assistant Divisional Officer Grade One (ADO1) Alex King Nartey of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Public Affairs Department confirmed the fatality during an engagement with the media on Tuesday evening.

    “The deceased is a female,” he stated. Officers of the GNFS were on the scene, working tirelessly to rescue survivors and manage the aftermath.

    The collision caused significant damage to the vehicles involved, highlighting the devastating impact of the incident.

    Authorities have announced that investigations will follow to determine the exact cause of the crash.

  • Konongo-Kumasi highway accident kills 6, leaves 4 injured

    Konongo-Kumasi highway accident kills 6, leaves 4 injured

    A tragic accident on the Konongo-Kumasi Highway has claimed the lives of four people, leaving six others with serious injuries. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2024.

    The crash involved a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus with registration number GE 6461-22, which was travelling from Accra to Kumasi with passengers onboard.

    According to reports, the bus burst a tyre near Lady Diana on the Juaso-Konongo stretch of the highway.

    The driver, 52-year-old Okai Forson Kwesi, lost control of the steering, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and overturn into a ditch.

    Emergency responders rushed the injured, including the driver, to Stewards Hospital in Yawkwei.

    Unfortunately, four victims were pronounced dead upon arrival. Due to the severity of their injuries, six others were transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for further treatment.

  • Uncontrollable tears as husband bids farewell to wife and two kids lost in Owabi River

    Uncontrollable tears as husband bids farewell to wife and two kids lost in Owabi River

    Atwima Koforidua in the Ashanti Region was filled with sorrow as the community gathered to mourn the tragic loss of Helena Yasan and her two daughters, who died when their car plunged into the Owabi River.

    Helena’s husband, Emmanuel Yasan, was overcome with emotion as he said his final goodbyes to his beloved wife and children.

    In a heartbreaking video shared on social media on November 17, 2024, Emmanuel was seen weeping uncontrollably, surrounded by family and friends offering their support.

    Mourners at the service struggled to contain their grief, with some visibly sobbing in the crowd. The funeral was marked by prayers and profound sadness as the victims were laid to rest.

    What Emmanuel initially said after losing his wife and kids

    In an earlier video shared on Angel FM on October 30, 2024, Emmanuel recounted the devastating events of the fateful day he lost his family.

    He explained that he had last seen his wife and children that morning before the tragedy struck.

    “I called my wife, but she didn’t answer. I thought her phone was off because of the blackout the night before. When I went to the children’s school and didn’t find them there, I returned to the river where the car had fallen.

    That’s when I realised it was her car,” Emmanuel recalled, his voice filled with emotions.

    The image of his family being pulled lifeless from the water is something that will forever haunt him.

    Reports indicate that the rescue operation was delayed because of the rising water levels, and traditional rituals had to be conducted before the vehicle could be recovered.

    Watch the video below:

  • 4 injured in car crash at Asuboi

    4 injured in car crash at Asuboi

    Four individuals were injured in a car crash at Asuboi on Thursday on the Accra-Kumasi Highway, prompting a swift response from the Suhum Fire Station.

    Upon arrival, firefighters found three vehicles involved: a Kia Bongo, a Man Diesel truck, and a DAF truck that was already ablaze.

    The crew quickly brought the fire under control, extinguishing it within five minutes of their arrival.

  • My fame has drawn more attention to my son’s accident – Salifu Amoako

    My fame has drawn more attention to my son’s accident – Salifu Amoako

    General Overseer of Alive Chapel International Ministries, Bishop Salifu Amoako, has expressed his frustration over the widespread attention his son’s accident has received.

    According to him, the news of his son’s accident has garnered that much attention because of his “name.” On his part, if a random Okada rider had been the perpetuator of this accident, it would have died out by now.

    “It is because of my name; that is why the thing is going everywhere. If this car had hit an Okada, who is going to mention it? It is just because of my name. So let’s see what the Lord will do,” he remarked.

    In a video posted on Twitter, Bishop Amoako stated, “What happened was purely an accident, as his son didn’t set out to kill anybodyIt was an accident. My son did not carry a gun to go and kill somebody. My son involved himself in a terrible accident. I was not the one who did it. Neither his mother.”

    The pastor said this while addressing congregants during his Sunday church service on October 20, 2024, attributing the issue’s attention to his popularity.

    He further warned his church members against engaging in unnecessary discussions about the tragic accident that ended the lives of two young girls.

    The man of God also stated that people, particularly Ghanaians, tend to speak cheaply because that is what they have.

    “People don’t know the truth, so Ghanaians talk. The only thing they have is talking. Did you hear what I said? Ghana here, they don’t have anything; the only thing they have is talking. Talk is cheap; don’t go and say things to add more pain to my life. Stay calm, stay quiet; the case is still in court,” he said in the viral video.

    The incident occurred when 16-year-old Elrad Salifu Amoako, son of Bishop Salifu Amoako, lost control of a Jaguar SUV (GN 7801-20) and collided with a 4×4 Acura vehicle (GR 2542-23).

    The collision caused both vehicles to catch fire, resulting in two girls, Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh, who were in the Acura being burnt beyond recognition.

    Following the accident, Bishop Salifu Amoako and his wife, Mouha Amoako, were arrested on October 15 and were later granted bail of ¢50,000 each.

    A video of Salifu Amoako apologising to the families of the deceased popped up on social media but was met with mixed reactions.

    On October 18, a vigil was held at the accident site in memory of the two girls.

  • Gory accident at Winneba Junction claims lives of 3, 15 injured

    Gory accident at Winneba Junction claims lives of 3, 15 injured

    A tragic accident at Tailer Junction near Winneba Junction in the Central Region has claimed the lives of three people, leaving 15 others seriously injured.

    The accident occurred when a Toyota Vitz, with registration number GW 907-24, collided head-on with a Toyota Hiace passenger vehicle registered AW 78-22.

    In an interview with Adom News, Winneba Municipal Fire Service Commander, DO 2 Fredrick Adu-Poku, explained that the driver of the Toyota Vitz attempted to overtake a tricycle ahead of him but ended up colliding with the oncoming Toyota Hiace, which was traveling from Accra to Obuasi.

    Both vehicles veered off the highway and plunged into a ditch, resulting in the fatal crash. According to DO 2 Adu-Poku, one male and two females died on the spot, while the remaining 15 injured passengers were rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital for treatment.

    Commander Adu-Poku urged drivers to exercise extra caution on the roads, especially as the festive season approaches, in order to reduce the occurrence of road accidents.

  • UWR: Tragic accident kills one military officer, five others injured

    UWR: Tragic accident kills one military officer, five others injured

    A tragic accident has resulted in the death of a military officer from the 11 Mechanised Battalion in Bawku, with five others left in critical condition.

    The incident took place near Binduri in the Upper East Region.

    Eyewitnesses reported that the military vehicle, registered as 15 GA 04, was en route from Bawku to Bazua when it suddenly went off the road and rolled over several times.

    The impact of the crash led to the immediate death of one officer, while five others suffered serious injuries.

    The injured personnel were promptly taken to Bolgatanga Regional Hospital and Tamale Teaching Hospital for urgent medical care.

  • U/E: Accident at Binduri kills soldier

    U/E: Accident at Binduri kills soldier

    A tragic accident near Binduri in the Upper East Region on October 15, 2024, claimed the life of one soldier and left five others seriously injured, according to a report by 3news.com.

    The soldiers, returning to base after escorting a government official, were involved in the accident when their truck reportedly skidded off the road in Bazua and flipped multiple times.

    TV3’s Upper East Regional correspondent, Castro Senyalah, reported that the military truck, with registration number 15 GA 04, was traveling from Bawku to Bazua when the crash occurred.

    The soldier who lost his life was a member of the 11 Mechanised Battalion stationed in Bawku.

    The five injured soldiers were rushed to Bolgatanga Regional Hospital and Tamale Teaching Hospital for medical care.

  • Police launch investigation into fatal accident at East Legon

    Police launch investigation into fatal accident at East Legon

    An investigation has been initiated by the Ghana Police Service following a tragic accident in East Legon, Accra, that resulted in the deaths of two individuals over the weekend.

    According to preliminary findings, the driver identified as Salifu Amoako collided with another vehicle on Dzanie Ashie Street, causing both vehicles to catch fire and become unrecognizable.

    The police reported that Salifu Amoako, along with other survivors from the incident, is currently receiving medical care.

    “Preliminary Police investigation indicates that the suspect driver, identified as Salifu Amoako, rammed his vehicle into another vehicle on Dzanie Ashie Street at East Legon.

    “Both vehicles caught fire and burnt beyond recognition,” the police added in a statement issued on Monday.

    As of now, one of the surviving victims has been treated and released from the hospital, while the bodies of the deceased have been taken to the morgue for preservation and autopsy, the police confirmed in a statement released on Monday.

  • East Legon crash claims 2 lives as vehicles burst into flames

    East Legon crash claims 2 lives as vehicles burst into flames

    Two young women tragically lost their lives following a fatal car accident in East Legon, Accra, on Saturday.

    Their Acura collided head-on with a Jaguar, igniting a fire that engulfed both cars.

    The crash also caused a wooden electric pole to topple, with live wires fueling the flames.

    Three others, including both drivers, suffered serious injuries and are currently in critical condition, receiving urgent medical care.

    Emergency responders arrived promptly, but the heartbreaking deaths of the two women have left the local community in mourning.

    Due to the graphic nature of the event, viewer discretion is advised.

  • 2 die in ghastly car crash at East Legon

    2 die in ghastly car crash at East Legon

    Two young women lost their lives in a devastating car crash in East Legon, Accra, on Saturday afternoon.

    The fatal accident occurred when their Acura vehicle collided head-on with a Jaguar, triggering a catastrophic fire. The impact of the collision caused one of the vehicles to crash into a wooden electric pole, bringing down power cables that ignited the blaze.

    Assistant Division Officer Alex King Nartey of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed the incident in an interview with Adom FM, citing over-speeding as a major factor in the crash. Firefighters at the scene have retrieved the body of one of the victims, while efforts are underway to extricate the second victim, who remains trapped in the wreckage.

    Three other individuals, including the drivers of both vehicles, sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment as they fight for their lives.

    Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the crash.

  • Kwahu Tafo SHS bus crash: many students injured in shocking accident

    Kwahu Tafo SHS bus crash: many students injured in shocking accident

    A bus carrying students and teachers from Kwahu Tafo Senior High School was involved in a serious accident on Friday evening, leaving several students injured.

    The crash occurred near Akyem Ettukrom, along the Osiem to Bunso road in Ghana’s Eastern Region.

    The students were returning from Koforidua, where they had participated in a zonal sports competition, when the accident took place.

    Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene, rescuing the injured and transporting them to Osiem Hawa Hospital for treatment.

    Images from the site show the bus overturned in a nearby bush, with students seen escaping through the windows. Although the exact cause of the accident has not yet been confirmed, local police are conducting investigations to determine the circumstances leading to the crash.

    As details unfold, authorities are expected to release further updates on the condition of the injured students and the outcome of the investigation. The incident has raised concerns over student safety during school trips.