Five person have tragically lost their lives, with one other person in a critical condition, following a trailer accident on the Kwahu Highway.
Reports suggest the tragic incident occurred on Monday, March 9, 2026.
According to reports by Agoo FM News, the incident occurred when the trailer, fully loaded with cement, was heading toward Kotoso in the Kwahu East District when it reportedly suffered brake failure, resulting in the trailer overturning.
The Public Relations Officer of the Kwahu South Municipal Fire Service, Madam Sylvia Apoya, revealed that the crash happened around 6:14 a.m.
Madam Sylvia Apoya stated, “The trailer overturned, resulting in the instant death of five persons on board. The driver sustained serious injuries and is receiving treatment”.
Reports suggest that the critically injured driver was only able to give limited information to medical personnel.
Madam Apoya further disclosed that investigations are ongoing and that more details will be provided.
In related news, the Medical Superintendent of St. Edward Catholic Hospital, Dr Christopher Anane, has provided an update on the six people who survived on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026, following a fatal road accident at Potrikrom in the Ashanti Region.
According to Dr Christopher Anane, three of the survivors have been discharged, and three others have been referred for specialised treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and St. John of God Hospital at Aduankwanta.
Speaking to Adom News, Medical Superintendent of St. Edward Catholic Hospital, Dr Christopher Anane stated, “Three have been treated and discharged, while the remaining three have been referred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and St. John of God Hospital at Aduankwanta for further medical care”.
“The driver of the ambulance survived but sustained a severe fracture. He has been transferred to Aduankwanta for specialised orthopaedic treatment. He is part of the six survivors,” he stated.
It will be recalled that some days ago, news broke of at least 16 people tragically lost their lives following a head-on collision between a Ford Transit bus and an Ambulance.
Reports suggest the devastating road accident at Potrikrom in the Ahafo-Ano South East District of the Ashanti Region.
The ambulance involved in the collision is registration number GV 527–23, and the Ford Transit bus with registration number GT 6576–19.
According to eyewitness reports, the two vehicles were on high speed when they approached each other from opposite directions.
The ambulance is said to belong to St. Mary’s Catholic Hospital in Drobo.
Reports suggest the Ambulance was attempting to overtake another vehicle but could not complete the manoeuvre, which led to the collision.
Several passengers aboard the Ford Transit are feared to have died instantly from the collision.
The victims have since been conveyed to mortuaries at Mankranso and Adugyama by officers from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD).
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, in a post on Facebook, stated, “I’ve received a briefing about the tragic accident that has claimed the lives of 16 innocent souls at Potrikrom in the Ahafo Ano South East district. My deepest condolences go to their families. May their souls rest in peace.”