One person has died, and 14 others have sustained injuries in a road accident on the Accra–Kumasi Highway.
Reports suggest the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and involved a MAN Diesel truck and a Toyota Hiace.
According to reports, the crash occurred on the Accra–Kumasi Highway near Paradise Restaurant at Bunso.
Preliminary reports indicate that the truck veered into the opposite lane while attempting to give way to a Toyota Vitz, leading to the collision.
Firefighters at the Bunso Fire Station disclosed that they received a distress call at about 7:30 p.m. and immediately deployed a six-member team, with the team reaching the location around 7:46 p.m.
According to an eyewitness, the MAN truck, with registration number AS 4765-11, was attempting to make way for a Toyota Vitz, which was allegedly overtaking improperly.
The eyewitness disclosed that the manoeuvre reportedly caused the truck to veer across the road, where it collided with the side of the Toyota Hiace ER 655-25.
The crash left the front portion of the truck partially damaged, with the Hiace sustaining damage along its side.
Reports disclosed that one female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while 14 other occupants sustained injuries.
In related news, the GNFS has updated the numbers of the recent Ofankor Barrier crash, revealing that twelve people died in the crash, while thirteen people have been injured and are receiving care at hospitals.
Earlier, reports suggested ten people were feared dead, with about seven unconscious after a tipper truck collided with a Sprinter bus at the Ofankor Barrier on the Accra–Kumasi Highway.
According to reports, the tragic accident happened in the early hours of Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Reports suggest the Sprinter bus was badly mangled, trapping several passengers inside and triggering a major rescue operation at the scene.
ADO1 Alex King Nartey of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), speaking on TV3 New Day, disclosed that ten bodies were found dead, with about seven unconscious.
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One person has died and 14 others sustained injuries in a road crash involving a MAN Diesel truck and a Toyota Hiace on the Accra–Kumasi Highway near Paradise Restaurant at Bunso.
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) August 13, 2026
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