Sege road accident: 22 injured after Sprinter bus overturns following tyre burst

On Friday, October 9, 2026, a tragic road accident took place at Sege, resulting in 22 people being injured after a Sprinter bus overturned due to a tyre burst. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM and prompted a response from the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service, and concerned residents. Eyewitness Mr. Evans Doetse Huago recounted the events to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), stating that the bus, with registration number GW 569-26, was en route from Aflao to Accra when its left rear tyre exploded.

The driver lost control, causing the vehicle to swerve off course and flip over, leading to injuries among the passengers and the driver. Some of the passengers' language hints at their possible origin from the Volta Region. The injured were swiftly transported to the Sege Polyclinic for medical attention, aided by the police and fire service personnel.

The bus was reportedly heavily loaded, with both goods in the trunk and on the roof, raising concerns about the excessive weight that might have contributed to the tyre burst. A welder who happened to be nearby quickly arrived with a tipper truck to help transport the goods to a safer location, while the police coordinated the removal of the damaged bus.

At the time of this report, officials at the scene declined to provide further comments to the media.