16 passengers escape death as moving bus catches fire on Bole-Sawla highway (Photos)

Sixteen passengers travelling from Kumasi to Wa narrowly avoided a catastrophic incident when the Yutong bus they were on caught fire on the Bole-Sawla highway in the Savannah Region. The disaster struck on Sunday, October 4, 2026, resulting in the destruction of numerous properties and goods owned by those onboard.

Passengers reported detecting the smell of fuel from the vehicle as it journeyed through Gbogdaa and Mankuma in the Bole District. As the bus continued its route, it began to overheat, prompting the driver to halt and inspect the vehicle. However, the situation rapidly deteriorated as the bus erupted into flames, causing extensive damage to passengers' belongings and other goods.

Miraculously, all 16 passengers managed to evacuate the burning bus unharmed. Emergency services from the Sawla Fire Station responded promptly to extinguish the fire. The incident has sparked concerns regarding the firefighting resources available in the Bole District, as the local Bole Fire Service tender has reportedly been unavailable for some time. Consequently, the district has been forced to rely on the Sawla fire tender during emergencies.