Akuse–Akosombo Highway collision leaves one dead and 14 injured

One person lost their life and 14 others sustained serious injuries on Monday afternoon following a head-on collision between two vehicles on the Akuse–Akosombo Highway. The incident, which occurred at a location known as Trey Court, involved a Toyota Hiace and a Peugeot saloon car. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene to attend to the victims of the crash, which has once again raised concerns about road safety on major transit routes.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported that they received a distress call regarding the accident at approximately 2:50 p.m. on Monday, October 26. A six-member rescue team was immediately deployed to the site of the collision to assist in the recovery efforts. Upon arrival, the personnel found the vehicles severely damaged and several passengers trapped or in need of urgent medical attention. The rescue team worked to extricate the victims and provide initial assistance before they were moved to a medical facility.

All 14 injured passengers were rushed to the St. Martin de Porres Hospital for intensive medical care, where they are currently being treated for varying degrees of trauma. The body of the deceased was also transported to the same facility for preservation and formal identification. The vehicles involved in the incident have been identified by their registration numbers: a Toyota Hiace with the plate GE 6558-25 and a Peugeot saloon car registered as GT 5463-11.

While the exact circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear, officials from the Ghana National Fire Service and local police have commenced a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. Investigators are expected to examine the wreckage and speak with witnesses to determine if factors such as overspeeding, mechanical failure, or driver error contributed to the fatal event. Local authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits while navigating the Akuse–Akosombo corridor.