A devastating road crash on the Kumasi-Accra Highway has claimed the lives of three people, with 15 others left injured. The accident occurred on Monday, 13 July 2026, at about 9:39 GMT, near NEXT BON Gas on the Juaso Three-Lane.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a Shackman F3000 truck with registration number GN9673-25, loaded with clinker, collided with a Dongfeng Van with registration number GM4002-26.
The truck was driven by Mr Stephen Amankwah, while the van was driven by Mr Nyame Ebenezer. The GNFS confirmed that a total of 18 people were involved in the crash, with three victims, two males and one female, pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash caused partial damage to the cowl of the Shackman truck, while the windscreen and engine compartment of the Dongfeng van were completely damaged. Rescue teams from the Konongo-Odumase and Juaso Fire Stations responded to the emergency call, rescuing the deceased persons and handing them over to the Juaso Police Command.
The two drivers and 13 other injured passengers had already been rescued by members of the public before the arrival of the emergency crews and were transported to the Juaso Government Hospital for medical attention.
The GNFS has urged motorists to exercise caution on highways, particularly in areas with heavy commercial vehicle movement, to help reduce road crashes. This warning comes as no surprise to many Ghanaians who are familiar with the risks associated with heavy commercial vehicle movement on the country’s highways.
The Kumasi-Accra Highway, in particular, has seen its fair share of accidents in recent years, often due to reckless driving and inadequate road infrastructure.
As the country continues to grapple with the issue of road safety, it is essential that authorities take concrete steps to address the root causes of these accidents. This includes improving road infrastructure, enhancing driver training, and enforcing traffic laws more strictly.
The Ghanaian public also has a crucial role to play in promoting road safety by adopting safe driving habits and reporting reckless driving to the authorities.
The Juaso Government Hospital has confirmed that the injured passengers are receiving medical attention, but the extent of their injuries is still unknown. The Juaso Police Command is currently investigating the cause of the accident and has urged anyone with information to come forward.
As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen what lessons can be learned from this tragic incident and how they can be applied to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Source: JOY
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