{
  "id": 6767611,
  "title": "7 die in Hwidiem-Acherensua highway crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/7-die-in-hwidiem-acherensua-highway-crash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T13:40:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/7-die-in-hwidiem-acherensua-highway-crash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tragic road accident on the Hwidiem-Acherensua Highway in Ghana's Ahafo Region has resulted in seven fatalities and 21 injuries, according to reports. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 8, when a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus, bearing registration number GT-9931-09, collided with a Kia Picanto registered BA-731-20. Preliminary investigations suggest that the bus experienced a sudden tyre burst, leading to the driver losing control. The vehicle then somersaulted and crashed into the smaller Kia Picanto.\n\nFirefighters from the Hwidiem District Fire Station were among the first responders to the scene, quickly arriving to assist those involved in the collision. They worked diligently to rescue the victims, who were then transported to St Elizabeth Hospital in Hwidiem for urgent medical care. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that an investigation into the incident's circumstances is ongoing.\n\nIn response to the crash, ACFO II Samuel Ferdie Tetteh, the Fire Commander for the Ahafo Regional, visited the injured at the hospital, expressing his sincere hope that they would make a quick recovery. This unfortunate event has reignited discussions surrounding the critical importance of road safety. It has highlighted the necessity for motorists to ensure their vehicles are in proper working order before undertaking any journey, as even minor mechanical issues can have catastrophic consequences on the road.",
  "summary": "A road crash on the Hwidiem-Acherensua Highway in the Ahafo Region has reportedly claimed seven lives, with 21 others sustaining injuries. The crash, which involved a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus with registration number GT-9931-09 and a Kia Picanto registered BA-731-20, occurred on Tuesday, September 8. According to preliminary findings, the Sprinter suffered a tyre burst, causing […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}