{
  "id": 5060926,
  "title": "13 dead, 5 critically injured in fatal accident on Sege-Tema highway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/13-dead-5-critically-injured-in-fatal-accident-on-sege-tema-highway",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T09:51:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/13-dead-5-critically-injured-in-fatal-accident-on-sege-tema-highway/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tragic accident on the Sege-Tema highway in Ghana's Greater Accra region has left 13 people dead and 5 critically injured. The collision, involving a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace, occurred on Wednesday, September 2, as the vehicles were traveling towards Ada. The incident was reported to authorities by the Sege Fire Station, which dispatched officers to the scene.\n\nIn total, 18 people were injured in the crash. While 13 victims succumbed to their injuries, the remaining five are currently receiving critical care at the Sege Polyclinic. The circumstances surrounding the collision, including the cause of the crash, have yet to be determined. This unfortunate event highlights the importance of road safety and the need for motorists to exercise caution while navigating Ghana's highways.\n\nRoad users are being advised to adhere to speed limits, avoid dangerous overtaking, and remain vigilant, particularly on busy highways.",
  "summary": "Thirteen people have died in a fatal road traffic accident on the Sege-Tema Highway, involving a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}