Reports coming in suggest a tragic accident on the Kumasi-Accra Highway in the Ashanti Region has left about 13 people feared dead, while several others have sustained injuries.
According to the reports, the accident occurred at Odumase, near Konongo.
The information gathered detailed that the fatal crash involves three vehicles: a cargo truck loaded with tomatoes, a passenger bus and a fuel tanker, which was empty at the time of the accident.
Eyewitnesses alleged that the incident occurred following a wrongful overtaking attempt that triggered a head-on crash involving the vehicles.
Reports suggest emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to rescue occupants trapped in the wreckage, and the injured were subsequently transported to nearby health facilities for medical attention.
Meanwhile, the incident has resulted in heavy traffic congestion along the Kumasi-Accra Highway.
In related news, some months ago, four (4) traders were confirmed dead following a devastating road accident at Anyinasin Junction on Wednesday, 6th May, 2026.
Reports suggest the devastating head-on collision at Anyinasin Junction on Wednesday, 6th May, 2026, involved a Hyundai Mighty truck with registration GE 1913-16, travelling from Asamankese to Bunso and a Man Diesel trailer with registration GS 236-12 en route from Kumasi to Accra.
Eyewitness accounts detail that the trailer allegedly veered off its lane and collided head-on with the truck, forcing it into a nearby bush, which subsequently triggered a fierce fire that engulfed both vehicles.
According to reports, the four traders were burnt beyond recognition.
Also, a female victim rescued from the wreckage is receiving treatment at the Akim Asafo Health Centre.
Additionally, three occupants of the trailer reportedly escaped unhurt.
In addition, a statement issued by the Ghana National Fire Service on May confirmed the tragic news.
They disclosed that the Bunso Fire Station received a distress call at 5:49 am and arrived at the scene at 6:00 am, by which time the fire had fully developed. Firefighters led by ADO II Emmanuel Otam Annan immediately began firefighting operations.
The GNFS disclosed that four victims trapped in the Hyundai Mighty truck were burnt beyond recognition.
Part of the statement read, “Four (4) victims trapped in the wreckage were unfortunately burnt beyond recognition. One (1) female victim, who was rescued by bystanders prior to the arrival of firefighters, is currently on admission at the Akim Asafo Health Centre, while three (3) occupants of the Man Diesel trailer escaped unhurt before it burst into flames”.
The GNFS Firefighters later recovered the four charred bodies from the wreckage and handed them over to the Police for preservation and further investigations.
A slow loaded cargo truck tried to overtake another loaded cargo truck and almost crashed into a tanker.#GHNow #fyp pic.twitter.com/Ai2cknfgRQ
— GHnow (@ghnow_) July 15, 2026
A resident of Wassa Japa captured the aftermath of two crashes on the Wassa Japa–Wassa Dadieso road. One involved multiple vehicles after an overtaking attempt, while the other saw a RAV4 somersault, with no survivors reported.#GHnow pic.twitter.com/QXXShGVuQH
— GHnow (@ghnow_) July 15, 2026
