{
  "id": 12843927,
  "title": "Road crashes claim 2,151 lives in nine months – MTTD",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/road-crashes-claim-2-151-lives-in-nine-months-mttd",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T10:13:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/road-crashes-claim-2151-lives-in-nine-months-mttd/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) reported that 2,151 lives were lost in road crashes across Ghana from January to September 2026. Additionally, 12,230 individuals suffered various degrees of injuries during the same period. In total, 10,157 road crashes were reported nationwide, involving 17,197 vehicles. ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at MTTD, disclosed these figures during an interview on Accra-based Citi FM. The data encompasses all crashes reported to the Police across the country's 25 police regions, with investigators providing assistance to victims and supporting emergency interventions. Obeng emphasized that these crashes were preventable and called for greater caution and adherence to road safety regulations from motorists and other road users. He stressed the urgent need for renewed efforts to promote responsible driving and reduce the number of road crashes on Ghana's roads.",
  "summary": "The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has disclosed that 2,151 people died in road crashes recorded across Ghana between January and September 2026. Another 12,230 people sustained various degrees of injuries during the period, highlighting the devastating impact of road crashes on lives and livelihoods. According to the MTTD, 10,157 road crashes were reported […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Road crashes in Ghana fall 9.48% in September 2026, fatalities drop 7.82% – MTTD",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/road-crashes-in-ghana-fall-9-48-in-september-2026-fatalities-drop-7",
        "published": "2026-10-08T09:54:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}