A tragic accident occurred late last night on the Accra-Kumasi Highway near Suhum, claiming multiple lives and leaving several others critically injured.
Eyewitness accounts reveal a harrowing scene of crumpled metal, shattered glass, and victims trapped in the mangled wreckage.
According to the Ghana Police Service, the accident happened around 11:48 PM in a stretch notorious for its poor lighting and sharp curves.
The passenger bus, en route from Accra to Kumasi, reportedly veered into the opposite lane and collided head-on with an oncoming truck transporting timber.
The sheer force of the impact was devastating, splitting the front of the bus open and throwing some passengers from their seats.
Emergency services rushed to the scene but faced significant challenges due to limited visibility and the damaged road conditions.
Firefighters and medical personnel worked tirelessly to extricate the injured from the wreckage.
Several victims had to be transported to Suhum Government Hospital, while those with more severe injuries were transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.
Sadly, at least 12 people were declared dead on the spot, while others are currently in critical condition.
Eyewitnesses claim the driver of the bus was speeding and might have lost control after failing to navigate a bend.
“The bus was moving very fast. I heard a loud crash and saw people screaming for help,” said Kwame Appiah, a passerby who witnessed the accident.
Authorities have started an investigation into the exact cause, with preliminary reports pointing to human error as well as poor road conditions.
This incident has once again raised concerns over road safety in Ghana, especially on highways where night visibility is low, and road maintenance is often neglected.
Despite recent efforts by the Ghana Highways Authority to improve road signage and lighting on key routes, many stretches of the Accra-Kumasi Highway remain hazardous, particularly after dark.
Road safety advocates are calling for stricter enforcement of speed limits, regular maintenance, and more police checkpoints on accident-prone highways.
As families and friends mourn the lives lost, this tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need for improved safety measures on Ghanaian roads. For many Ghanaians, safer highways have become an urgent priority, underscoring the necessity of reforms to prevent further loss of life on the country’s roads.
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