{
  "id": 5135534,
  "title": "13 Dead, 5 Critically Injured in Sege-Tema Highway Crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/13-dead-5-critically-injured-in-sege-tema-highway-crash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T17:32:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/13-dead-5-critically-injured-in-sege-crash/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A devastating road crash on the Sege-Tema Highway in Ghana's Greater Accra Region claimed the lives of 13 people and left five critically injured, according to authorities. The accident occurred on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, when a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace collided on the Sege Highway en route to Ada. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that emergency personnel from the Sege Fire Station rushed to the crash site following a report of the incident. A total of 18 individuals were involved in the crash, with 13 succumbing to their injuries while the remaining five sustained critical wounds. The five survivors were transported to the Sege Polyclinic for medical attention. The exact cause of the collision remains under investigation. This tragic incident underscores growing worries about road safety in Ghana, particularly the alarming number of fatal accidents on major highways. Authorities and road safety advocates have been urging drivers to exercise caution, follow speed limits, avoid dangerous overtaking, and maintain safe distances from other vehicles. They also advise against driving when fatigued or distracted and emphasize the importance of vigilance, especially on busy highways. Further information regarding the identities of the deceased and the outcomes of any investigations is anticipated as authorities continue to assess the incident.",
  "summary": "By Amoako Kwame Thirteen people have died in a fatal road crash on the Sege-Tema Highway in the Greater Accra Region, involving a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace. The accident occurred on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as the two vehicles were travelling along the Sege Highway towards Ada. According to Assistant Divisional Officer at […]",
  "key_points": [
    "13 people dead, 5 critically injured in Sege-Tema Highway crash",
    "Accident occurred on Wednesday, September 2, 2026",
    "Collision between Ford Transit and Toyota Hiace on Sege Highway"
  ],
  "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."
}