Accra-Kumasi Highway Accident Leaves 14 Injured, One Dead

A fatal collision between a MAN Diesel haulage truck and a Toyota Hiace minibus occurred on the Accra-Kumasi Highway near Paradise Restaurant on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, claiming one life and leaving 14 others injured. The accident involved the truck bearing registration AS 4765-11 and the minibus registered ER 655-25.

Truck Driver Swerves to Avoid Oncoming Vehicle

According to preliminary eyewitness accounts, the MAN Diesel truck was heading towards Accra when a Toyota Vitz carried out an illegal overtaking manoeuvre directly in its path. To prevent a head-on collision with the oncoming Vitz, the truck driver swerved into the opposite lane, where the Toyota Hiace was travelling. The two vehicles collided with considerable force.

A female passenger aboard the minibus was pronounced dead at the scene. The remaining 14 passengers sustained injuries of varying severity.

Rescue Efforts Underway

Officers at the Bunso Fire Station received the emergency call at approximately 7:30 pm. A six-member rescue unit was deployed immediately, arriving at the crash site by 7:46 pm, where they secured the area and attended to the injured. Firefighters helped retrieve personal belongings from both damaged vehicles and cleared debris from the road to restore the flow of traffic.

The rescue unit departed the scene at 8:46 pm. Local authorities have opened a full investigation into the incident to determine the precise sequence of events that led to the fatal collision.

Investigation Underway

A full investigation into the incident is currently underway to determine the precise sequence of events that led to the fatal collision. Local authorities have begun gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to piece together what happened. The investigation is expected to take several days to complete.

The incident is a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution on the roads.

Source: Yen Politics