Firefighters rescue accident victim, recover GH¢50K, over US$5,000 and other valuables
One person has been injured in a road crash involving two vehicles at Suhum Niifio on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. The accident occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026, and involved a Ford F-150 with registration number DV B9981 and a Kia Rio with registration number AS 5401-12. Firefighters also recovered cash and personal belongings from the […]
A road accident involving two vehicles on the Accra-Kumasi Highway near Suhum Niifio resulted in one person sustaining injuries. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026, when a Ford F-150 (reg. number DV B9981) collided with a Kia Rio (reg. number AS 5401-12). Firefighters arrived at the scene around 8:03 p.m. with a six-member team from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, led by STNO II Darkwah Prince.
Upon arrival, they found a male occupant trapped inside the Kia Rio and used specialized equipment to extricate him. The male victim was then taken to Suhum Government Hospital for medical care.
The accident is believed to have been caused by the Ford F-150's driver making an improper overtake, which led to the collision with the rear of the Kia Rio. Both vehicles sustained damage; the Ford F-150 was heavily impacted while the Kia Rio suffered partial damage. As a result of the collision, firefighters discovered substantial amounts of cash and personal belongings, including GH¢50,000, US$5,231.81, mobile phones, power banks, National ID cards, and other valuables.
No fatalities were reported in the accident, and the Ghana National Fire Service has deemed wrongful overtaking as the primary cause of the incident. They have also emphasized the importance of responsible driving and adherence to road safety regulations to prevent such mishaps in the future.
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