Seven people have tragically lost their lives in a deadly road accident that occurred at Nkawada No. 2 on the Nkawkaw–Accra highway, following a collision between a Sprinter bus and a cargo truck.
The incident, which happened on Tuesday, August 26, involved a passenger Sprinter bus that had picked up travellers from Somanya in the Eastern Region and was en route to Sefwi in the Western North Region.
The bus collided head-on with an oncoming cargo truck under circumstances that are now under investigation.
Six passengers died at the scene, with a seventh victim succumbing to injuries while being transported to the hospital. Several others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
The driver and mate of the cargo truck escaped unhurt but have been taken into police custody to assist with ongoing investigations.
Preliminary findings suggest the driver of the cargo truck may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
Reports also indicate he was unaware that it was raining at the time of the crash, raising concerns about driver fatigue and road awareness during adverse weather conditions.
Road accidents: 1,504 dead, 9,868 injured in 6 months
Ghana’s roads claimed 1,504 lives in the first half of 2025, a significant surge compared to the same period in 2024.
The staggering figure is part of a broader road safety crisis that also saw 9,868 people suffer varying degrees of injuries from 7,289 crashes reported across the country.
These road crashes involved 12,354 vehicles of all categories, including private cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, tricycles, and bicycles.
The 1,504 fatalities recorded represent a 21.6% increase over the first half of 2024, while the total number of injuries rose by 10.6%. ‘
The number of crashes increased by 9.6%, and the number of vehicles involved rose by 9.5%. Pedestrian knockdowns also went up by 6.8%.
