A tragic road accident on the Yamoransa to Cape Coast highway has left one person dead and 18 others injured, authorities report. The crash occurred early Tuesday morning, September 23, 2025, causing chaos and drawing emergency responders to the scene.
According to eyewitnesses, the accident involved a Mercedes Sprinter bus with registration number CR 624-25, heading towards Cape Coast, collided with a stationary Man Diesel truck (WR 1546-V) parked in front of the NDC regional office.
One of the victims was confirmed dead on the spot.
The remaining 18 passengers sustained varying degrees of injury and were transported to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital for treatment.
Emergency services from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) quickly arrived at the scene, transporting the injured to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital for treatment.
Traffic on the highway was temporarily halted, causing significant delays for commuters.
Road accidents remain a significant concern on Ghanaian highways, with experts attributing many fatalities to speeding, reckless driving, and poorly maintained roads.
Authorities continue to call on motorists to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies.
The Yamoransa–Cape Coast community is mourning the loss of life and hoping for a swift recovery for the injured in the accident.
Residents are also calling for improved road safety measures along this busy highway.
