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  • 13 feared dead, several injured after road crash on Kumasi-Accra Highway

    13 feared dead, several injured after road crash on Kumasi-Accra Highway

    13 people are feared dead while several others have sustained injuries, following a vehicle collision at Odumase, near Konongo, on the Kumasi-Accra Highway in the Ashanti Region. The fatal crash reportedly involved three vehicles, a cargo truck loaded with tomatoes, a passenger bus and a fuel tanker.

    According to eyewitnesses, the collision occurred after one of the vehicles attempted to overturn. Meanwhile, the injured have subsequently been transported to nearby health facilities for medical attention.

    A fatal road accident involving a Toyota Voxy on the Sefwi Wiawso – Asawinso Highway in the Western North Region has left one person dead and several others have sustained critical injuries on Thursday, July 9.

    According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred after the commercial Toyota Voxy attempted to swerve potholes on the highway. Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities resulting from road crashes this year.

    In June, six people were confirmed dead and 34 others injured in multiple road traffic accidents across the Volta Region on Sunday, June 21.

    The first set of incidents occurred along the Todome stretch near Kpeve on the Peki–Kpeve Road and involved two simultaneous crashes; one of the crashes involved a MAN Diesel TGS truck with registration number GT 9993-18 and a Toyota Camry with registration number GE 735-14.

    The second which occurred involved a Metro Mass Transit bus with registration number AS 4984-09 was travelling from Accra to Dambai. A few weeks ago, a road crash on the Peki–Asikuma Highway in the Volta Region claimed 15 lives and left 25 others injured on Tuesday, June 2.

    The two commercial vehicles, which were carrying a total of 40 passengers, collided, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.“When they got there, they realised that the two vehicles had been involved in a head-on collision. Preliminary investigations at the scene suggest that there were 40 occupants in the two vehicles,” he told Citi News.

    Earlier in May, an accident on the Buipe-Tamale road claimed the lives of four individuals. 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) stated that the Toyota Voxy had badly crashed into the stationary truck prior to the arrival of the rescue team.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 road safety and 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 the facility’s statistics.

    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.

  • Residents throng tanker truck at accident scene on the Accra-Kumasi highway to siphon diesel

    Residents throng tanker truck at accident scene on the Accra-Kumasi highway to siphon diesel

    Scores of community members swarmed an accident scene at Ohene-Nkwanta near Konongo on the Accra-Kumasi highway forcefully opening the compartments of a tanker truck and siphoning diesel.

    Despite intervention efforts by police and military officers, the crowd continued to take the diesel.

    The accident, which occurred at about 7 am on Saturday, involved a tanker truck loaded with diesel, a Toyota Camry, and a VIP-branded bus. Tragically, one person died in the head-on collision.

    The driver of the Toyota Camry died on the spot, while another occupant of the Camry, along with the driver and assistant of the tanker truck, sustained injuries and were hospitalized.

    The tanker truck was transporting 36,000 litres of diesel from Accra to Kumasi. Officers from the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service faced significant challenges in clearing the accident scene and extricating trapped bodies from the completely wrecked Toyota Camry.

    Both the tanker truck and the Toyota Camry were eventually towed to the Konongo Divisional Police Command. Asante Akim Central Municipal Fire Commander, D.O 3 Joseph Bryden, provided details of the incident to Citi News.

    “There were three casualties, two injured and one reported dead, the Konogo fire team was swift and was able to minimise carnage,” he said.

    Mohammed Zakaria, the owner of the tanker truck, could not readily quantify his losses and described the siphoning of the diesel as unfortunate.

  • Fuel tanker catches fire on Kumasi-Accra highway

    Fuel tanker catches fire on Kumasi-Accra highway

    A fuel tanker exploded on the Kumasi-Accra Highway on Monday, April 29, prompting a swift response from firefighters.

    Under the leadership of STNO II Darwah Prince Ofobi, firefighters from Suhum Fire Station quickly arrived at the scene, where a Man Diesel fuel tanker, registered under GS 5343-18, was engulfed in flames.

    Upon receiving a distress call, the firefighters acted promptly, managing to bring the situation under control within minutes.

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported on its Facebook page that there were no injuries resulting from the incident. However, the cause of the explosion is currently being investigated.

    Despite significant damage to the tanker’s head and its contents, the timely intervention of the firefighting crew prevented a catastrophic explosion, thereby saving the entire bulk and its contents.

    “Despite extensive damage to the tanker’s head and its contents, the quick action of the crew prevented a catastrophic explosion of the tanker truck saving the entire bulk and its contents. The swift response of the crew, showcased their dedication and bravery in the face of danger.”


    The GNFS commended the crew for their dedication and bravery in the face of danger.

    Read below the post by GNFS on Facebook

    E/R: SUHUM FIREFIGHTERS QUELL TANKER EXPLOSION OFF THE KUMASI-ACCRA HIGHWAY

    Responding to a distress fire call on the Accra-Kumasi Highway, firefighters from Suhum Fire Station, led by STNO II Darwah Prince Ofobi, averted a potential disaster involving a blazing Man Diesel Fuel Tanker with registration number GS 5343-18.

    Arriving promptly at the scene, the firefighters battled the flames, bringing the situation under control within minutes and extinguishing the fire entirely shortly after. The cause of fire remains under investigation as no injuries were recorded.

    Despite extensive damage to the tanker’s head and its contents, the quick action of the crew prevented a catastrophic explosion of the tanker truck saving the entire bulk and its contents.

    The swift response of the crew, showcased their dedication and bravery in the face of danger.
    Filed by the PRO, Eastern Region (Monday, April 29, 2024)

  • VIDEO: Passengers narrowly escape Kumasi-Accra highway armed robbery

    VIDEO: Passengers narrowly escape Kumasi-Accra highway armed robbery

    A frightening incident occurred on the Kumasi-Accra highway as passengers aboard a 2M Express bus narrowly evaded a robbery attempt.

    Despite the chaos, the passengers and driver emerged unharmed, largely due to the calm demeanor of one mysterious passenger.

    Netizens described how this particular passenger remained absorbed in a phone call throughout the journey, seemingly oblivious to the unfolding danger.

    Even as the robbery escalated, with gunshots ringing out, he maintained his composure and continued his conversation without missing a beat, per the video in circulation.

    However, what startled those around him was his bizarre attempt to open the bus door during the robbery. His actions left everyone puzzled, raising questions about his priorities and state of mind in such a terrifying situation.

  • Accident on Kumasi-Accra Highway leaves five injured

    Accident on Kumasi-Accra Highway leaves five injured


    A Toyota Corolla car carrying five individuals, including the driver, sustained injuries in a severe road accident when it collided with a moving Benz Tipper truck.

    The incident occurred as the speeding Toyota Corolla, traveling from the Ejisu direction to Tech-junction, failed to adhere to a red traffic light at the Tech roundabout on Friday, February 9, 2024, around 5:00 pm.

    The injured parties, namely Agyemang Amankwah (the driver), Opoku Andrews (48 years old), and Emmanuel Nyomator (29 years old), are currently hospitalized.

    Kingsley Narh (27 years old) and Kwabena Boateng (32 years old) are also undergoing treatment.

    The police statement highlighted that the collision involved the Toyota Corolla and a Benz Tipper truck (No.AS9362G) driven by Agyemang Amankwah, aged 48 years, who was proceeding from the CCC-direction when the traffic light signaled green for him to proceed.

    “At Tech roundabout he failed to observe the traffic light when shown red with his speeding vehicle and crashed into a Benz Tipper truck No.AS9362G, being driven by Agyemang Amankwah, aged 48 years, who was from the CCC-direction when the Traffic light had shown green for him to go,” the statement read in parts.

    The police have towed the accident vehicles to the station for testing, and investigations into the precise cause of the crash are ongoing.

  • 8 injured in road crash off Kumasi-Accra Highway

    8 injured in road crash off Kumasi-Accra Highway

    On January 13, some eight individuals sustained injuries for their involvement in a road accident at Ohene-Nkwanta near Nobewam, off the Kumasi-Accra highway.

    A distress accident call was received by the Konongo-Odumasi Fire Station and a rescue team, led by STNO II Odjer Jonathan, arrived at the crash scene.

    The crash involved a Toyota Land Cruiser (GC-9094-21), a Toyota Land Cruiser (VR-2105-15), a Mercedes-Benz C180 (NR-1977-18), and a Benz Sprinter (GE-7256-14).

    The Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Benz C180 suffered significant damage to their engine compartments and windshields, while the rear of the Toyota Land Cruiser (GC-9094-21) was partially damaged, along with the Toyota Land Cruiser (VR- 2105-15).

    Of the 8 victims, 4 had already been rescued by the public and taken to the hospital.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.

  • Government threatens action against illegal miners destroying road projects in Osino

    Government threatens action against illegal miners destroying road projects in Osino

    The Ministry of Roads and Highways has initiated actions to eradicate illegal miners encroaching upon sections of the project sites for the bypasses along the Kumasi-Accra Highway. 

    As concerns rise over the impact on the construction progress, the government has vowed to take firm measures to reclaim control and ensure the integrity of the ongoing infrastructure development.

    Contractors working on the Osino and Anyinam bypasses find themselves confronted with a formidable challenge as illegal miners have encroached upon the designated right of way for these vital construction projects. The encroachment raises concerns about the potential impact on progress and underscores the need for swift and decisive measures to address the situation.

    At the Konongo project site of the bypass, contractors are also dealing with swampy areas as they continue with site-clearing activities.

    “Swampy sections are very soft with a lot of water, and you cannot pass a road on it. You have to remove it, and then when you reach a reasonable level of firm ground, you put in your boulders to make sure the underground water does not affect your road. So, if you do not have the equipment to deal with it, it is really difficult to work within such sections.”

    Eight local contractors are currently engaged in constructing the four bypasses covering over 45 kilometers specifically on the Konongo, Enyiresi, Anyinam, and Osino sections of the Kumasi-Accra highway.

    The completion of the bypasses is expected to reduce travel time, vehicular traffic, and road crashes on the highway.

    Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, expressed satisfaction during his inspection of ongoing works and pledged the government’s commitment to addressing challenges by providing financial resources for the project.

    The Minister bemoaned the activities of illegal miners and expressed the government’s commitment to fight the menace and also make funding available to ensure the completion of the project.

    “A lot of the sections that had been worked on already are so much deteriorated by galamsey activities. At one of the stretches at the Osino bypass, the contractors continue to encounter galamseyers, but we have a way of dealing with them.

    “I want to assure the contractors that the government stands solidly behind them, and as much as possible, we will continue to make resources available to them because this is a mega project being carried out by the government, and I believe that it will not stall.”

  • Accident on Kumasi-Accra Highway claims 2 lives

    Accident on Kumasi-Accra Highway claims 2 lives

    Two people are reportedly dead following a gory accident on the Kumasi-Accra Highway.

    According to a witness, they died on the spot when two trailers collided on the highway.

    One of the vehicles with registration number GW 1567-11 was captured in a video report by a witness, while the other vehicle had its registration number destroyed after the accident.

    The accident occurred at the Engleshie stretch of the Kumasi-Accra road on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at about 5:30 p.m.

    The Assembly Member for Breman Electoral Area, Obour Sika, who was at the scene said one of the two trailers had one of its tires bust, leading to the collision.

    He noted that it took travelers who stopped by to rescue the mangled bodies of a driver and his mate, who died from the dented vehicle after the accident.