Six injured as Toyota Corolla plunges into Birim river at Biremso

Six individuals were injured following a Toyota Corolla's plunge into the Birim River near Biremso on the Accra-Kumasi highway. This incident unfolded on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and was promptly addressed by the Bunso Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). Upon receiving a distress call at 9:04 a.m., a GNFS crew, led by ADO II Dacosta Amankwah, responded to the scene approximately 10 minutes later, arriving en route by 9:11 a.m.

An eyewitness reported hearing a resounding crash and swiftly proceeded to the location, where he discovered a black Toyota Corolla, identified by the registration number GR 1425-18, submerged in the Birim River. Before the arrival of the fire officers, concerned members of the public had already managed to extricate the vehicle's six male occupants, who were then transported to Hawa Saviour Memorial Hospital for medical care.

The six injured individuals were all male. Despite their swift actions, no fatalities were reported.

The vehicle sustained extensive damage in the crash, while personal belongings of the occupants were retrieved from the wreckage. The exact cause of the accident remains undetermined and is currently under investigation by relevant authorities.