{
  "id": 6764239,
  "title": "7 dead, 21 injured in Hwidiem-Acherensua highway crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/7-dead-21-injured-in-hwidiem-acherensua-highway-crash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T13:17:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/7-dead-21-injured-in-hwidiem-acherensua-highway-crash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, September 8, a tragic accident claimed seven lives and left 21 people injured on the Hwidiem-Acherensua highway in Ghana's Ahafo Region. A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus, identified by registration number GT-9931-09, and a Kia Picanto, registered BA-731-20, were involved in the crash. The preliminary report suggests that the bus experienced a tyre blowout, leading the driver to lose control, causing the vehicle to somersault and collide with the Kia Picanto.\n\nFirefighters from the Hwidiem District Fire Station rushed to the scene and provided crucial assistance, rescuing the victims before transporting them to St Elizabeth Hospital for necessary medical care. Ahafo Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II Samuel Ferdie Tetteh, personally visited the injured to extend his best wishes for a swift recovery. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has initiated an investigation into the circumstances that led to the accident, emphasizing the importance of vehicle roadworthiness for safe journeys. This incident has reignited discussions about road safety in Ghana, highlighting the necessity for motorists to ensure their vehicles are in optimal condition before undertaking travel.",
  "summary": "Seven people have died and 21 others sustained injuries in a road crash on the Hwidiem-Acherensua Highway in the Ahafo Region.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "7 die in Hwidiem-Acherensua highway crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/7-die-in-hwidiem-acherensua-highway-crash",
        "published": "2026-09-11T13:40:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}