Six injured, two dead in crash on Accra-Kumasi Highway
A road accident involving a truck, a bus, and a tricycle on the Accra-Kumasi Highway in Ghana has resulted in two deaths and six injuries. Preliminary reports suggest the truck suffered brake failure, leading to a multi-vehicle collision.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns and the need for better vehicle maintenance and traffic regulation in the region.
Two people have died and six others sustained injuries in a road crash at Dr. Marbel Junction on the Accra–Kumasi Highway in the Eastern Region.
The accident occurred on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and involved a DAF truck with registration number BF 1722E6, a VW Sprinter bus with registration number ER 195-24 and a tricycle with registration number M-25-AS-8071.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), firefighters from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station responded to the incident and rescued one person who was trapped under the DAF truck.
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