7 Feared Dead in Deadly Crash on Accra–Kumasi Highway

Seven people have tragically lost their lives in a deadly road accident that occurred at Nkawada No. 2 on the Nkawkaw–Accra highway, following a collision between a Sprinter bus and a cargo truck.

The incident, which happened on Tuesday, August 26, involved a passenger Sprinter bus that had picked up travellers from Somanya in the Eastern Region and was en route to Sefwi in the Western North Region.

The bus collided head-on with an oncoming cargo truck under circumstances that are now under investigation.

Six passengers died at the scene, with a seventh victim succumbing to injuries while being transported to the hospital. Several others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment.

Eyewitnesses say several victims, including women, were seen lying motionless on the road, while parts of the two vehicles were scattered across the crash scene

According to them, the poor state of the road has been a major contributor to the rising number of accidents recorded in the area.

The driver and mate of the cargo truck escaped unhurt but have been taken into police custody to assist with ongoing investigations.

Preliminary findings suggest the driver of the cargo truck may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Reports also indicate he was unaware that it was raining at the time of the crash, raising concerns about driver fatigue and road awareness during adverse weather conditions.