Eight passengers die in bus collision on Elubo-Takoradi N1 Highway

Eight people lost their lives following a tragic road accident on the Elubo-Takoradi N1 Highway at Azuletti, near Samenye in the Western Region. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, October 29, 2026, involved a high-impact collision between an Ivorian passenger bus and a stationary Burkinabe bus. Seven victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while an eighth person succumbed to their injuries after being transported to a nearby medical facility for emergency treatment.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to the scene and successfully rescued 21 other passengers who were trapped within the wreckage. The collision occurred when the Ivorian-registered bus, which was in transit, slammed into the back of the parked Burkinabe vehicle. The force of the impact resulted in severe structural damage to both buses, requiring the specialized equipment of the GNFS to extricate the survivors.

Preliminary investigations by authorities indicate that speeding may have been a significant contributing factor to the crash. The 21 survivors were rushed to local hospitals with varying degrees of injury, where they continue to receive medical care. The bodies of the deceased have been handed over to the Ghana Police Service for identification and further procedural actions.

Road safety officials have repeatedly warned motorists about the dangers of excessive speed on the N1 Highway, which serves as a vital international corridor for West African trade and travel. This incident underscores the ongoing necessity for strict adherence to traffic regulations and the proper marking of stationary vehicles on major highways to prevent further loss of life.