GNFS rescues one in Suhum road crash
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has rescued one male casualty from a road traffic accident that occurred at Suhum Niifio on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Sunday, 16th August 2026. A six-member crew from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, led by STNO II Darkwah Prince, arrived at the scene. They found a Ford F-150 with … The post GNFS rescues one in Suhum road crash appeared first on Ghanaian…
On Sunday, 16th August 2026, a road traffic accident occurred at Suhum Niifio on the Accra–Kumasi Highway in Ghana. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to the scene. A six-member team from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, headed by STNO II Darkwah Prince, reached the location promptly. They discovered a Ford F-150 and a Kia Rio entangled in the collision.
One male was found trapped inside the Kia Rio. Firefighters utilized specialized equipment to extricate him, successfully liberating him from the vehicle. The injured individual was then taken to the Suhum Government Hospital for necessary medical care. According to GNFS officials, the Ford F-150, while attempting to overtake, struck the rear of the Kia Rio.
This impact resulted in significant damage to the Ford F-150 and partial damage to the Kia Rio. In addition to the injured man, firefighters managed to recover various items, including GH¢50,000, US$5,231.81, mobile phones, power banks, and National ID cards, from the vehicles. The accident resulted in no fatalities. The GNFS has identified the primary cause of the incident as improper overtaking behavior.
The organization has issued a warning to drivers, urging them to comply with traffic regulations to prevent similar mishaps in the future.
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