One seriously injured as four vehicles crash on Ofankor–Pokuase stretch days after fatal accident

A single individual suffered serious injuries in a recent multi-vehicle collision on the Ofankor–Pokuase segment of the Accra–Kumasi Highway, occurring just days after a separate accident claimed 12 lives on the same stretch. On Wednesday morning, the incident involved four vehicles: a VIP bus, a military vehicle, a Toyota Vitz, and a four-wheel-drive vehicle.

Unlike the previous crash, no fatalities were reported this time; however, one person required immediate medical attention due to severe injuries. The crash has led to significant traffic congestion on the Kumasi-bound lanes, causing substantial delays for motorists.

Ga North Municipal Chief Executive, Akwetey Agbo, has attributed the recurring crashes on the Ofankor–Pokuase corridor to driver indiscipline and urged the installation of speed cameras to discourage speeding. He emphasized that motorists should exercise enhanced caution, especially when descending from the John Teye area towards Pokuase.

Agbo questioned why drivers would engage in incidents within such a short distance, suggesting that adherence to traffic regulations could prevent such accidents. He proposed that continuous public education and stricter enforcement of speed limits are crucial in reducing crashes on this corridor.

The Ofankor–Pokuase stretch has a history of serious collisions. In November 2016, an articulated truck reportedly lost brake control while descending from John Teye to Pokuase, resulting in a crash that killed two people and injured three others. More recently, concerns have been raised about the state of the Achimota–Pokuase corridor, with motorists complaining about non-functioning streetlights along the route from Ofankor through John Teye to the Pokuase Interchange.

Traffic management has also been impacted by ongoing construction work on the Ofankor–Nsawam Road, which has diverted some Kumasi-bound traffic onto a service road between Festus and Sapeiman, affecting routes around Pokuase and Amasaman. Consequently, the latest incident is expected to fuel calls for stricter traffic regulation enforcement, improved road safety measures, and increased monitoring of motorists in the area.