One dead, 14 injured in crash Accra–Kumasi Highway at Bunso
Tragedy struck on the Accra–Kumasi Highway Wednesday evening when a collision near Paradise Restaurant at Bunso claimed one life and left 14 others injured. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, involved a MAN Diesel truck and a Toyota Hiace bus. According to eyewitness accounts and the Eastern Regional PRO, the truck driver … The post One dead, 14 injured in crash Accra–Kumasi…
A fatal accident occurred on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, near the Paradise Restaurant at Bunso. The incident left one person dead and 14 others injured. The crash involved a MAN Diesel truck and a Toyota Hiace bus. Eyewitnesses and the Eastern Regional PRO reported that the truck driver veered into the opposite lane while trying to let an oncoming Toyota Vitz pass.
As a result, the truck collided head-on with the bus traveling in the opposite direction. Emergency responders from the Bunso Fire Station arrived swiftly to the scene. Firefighters worked diligently to rescue victims, administer first aid, recover personal items, and remove debris from the roadway to restore traffic flow. One passenger tragically lost their life at the scene, while the 14 injured individuals were transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
The extent of their injuries remains undisclosed. The accident caused a temporary halt on the heavily trafficked Accra–Kumasi Highway, a significant artery in Ghana.
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