Several feared dead in accident involving Tipper Truck and Sprinter bus at Ofankor barrier
Five people are feared dead and several others seriously injured after a tipper truck collided with a Sprinter bus at the Ofankor Barrier on the Accra-Kumasi Highway in the early hours of Thursday, August 13, 2026. The crash left the Sprinter bus badly damaged, with several passengers trapped in the wreckage and emergency teams launching […]
At least five people are feared dead and several others severely injured following a collision between a tipper truck and a Sprinter bus at the Ofankor Barrier on the Accra-Kumasi Highway on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The accident left the Sprinter bus severely damaged with several passengers trapped inside. Emergency services launched an extensive rescue operation to save trapped passengers and treat the injured.
Five fatalities have been confirmed, while a number of others sustained serious injuries. One female victim required an ambulance evacuation following severe leg injuries. The collision has resulted in widespread disruption to traffic on the highway while emergency responders worked to extricate victims and stabilize the situation.
Motorists are being advised to use caution and allow emergency crews to focus on the rescue operation.
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