One person has died, while 14 others have sustained serious injuries following a road accident involving a Toyota Hiace minibus and a Peugeot saloon car on the Akuse–Akosombo Highway in Ghana’s Eastern Region.
The fatal road crash occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Trey Court, according to an incident report issued by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
Ghana National Fire Service Rescues Accident Victims
The Kpong Fire Station received a distress call at approximately 2:50 p.m. reporting the accident. A six-member rescue team was immediately dispatched to the scene to assist the victims.
Led by LFM Ekpor and accompanied by ADOII Okotor, the team departed the station at 2:52 p.m. and arrived at the accident scene at 3:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, the firefighters discovered that a Toyota Hiace minibus, with registration number GE 6558-25, had been involved in a side-on collision with a Peugeot saloon car bearing registration number GT 5463-11.
The collision resulted in serious injuries to 14 people, while one male victim was confirmed dead.
Accident Victims Taken to St. Martin de Porres Hospital
Following the crash, the deceased was transported to St. Martin de Porres Hospital for preservation. The 14 injured victims were also conveyed to the same hospital for medical treatment.
The incident has raised renewed concerns about road safety and the risk of serious traffic accidents on major highways in Ghana.
Cause of Akuse–Akosombo Highway Crash Unknown
Authorities have not yet established the cause of the accident. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the collision have also not been released.
The relevant authorities are expected to provide additional information as investigations and inquiries into the incident progress.
Source: newsthemegh.com