Several Persons Reported Dead After VIP Bus Involved in Road Crash on Accra-Kumasi Highway

• A crash between a VIP bus and a cargo truck on the Accra-Kumasi Highway has claimed multiple lives
• The Ghana Police Service and the Kwahu West Municipal Fire Department are expected to issue an official report on the crash
• The number of fatalities is yet to be confirmed because of the reported state of the deceased in the crash

A collision between a VIP bus and a cargo truck on the Accra-Kumasi Highway has claimed several lives and left dozens hospitalised.

Citi News reported that the accident occurred on June 25, near Oframase, close to Nkawkaw in the Kwahu West Municipality.

The bus collided with an oncoming cargo truck loaded with flour. Videos from the scene of the crash have been posted online.

Bystander accounts suggest the crash occurred at Jejeti in the Eastern Region.

Emergency teams, including personnel from the Ghana Police Service’s Motor Traffic and Transport Directorate and the National Road Safety Authority, responded swiftly to the scene.

Both of the affected vehicles have since been towed to restore traffic flow on the busy highway.

Many of the injured have been admitted to the Nkawkaw Holy Family Hospital and other nearby health facilities, where they are receiving treatment.

Authorities are yet to release an official death toll because of challenges in identifying and counting the deceased.

The Ghana Police Service and the Kwahu West Municipal Fire Department are expected to issue an official report on the incident in the coming days.

Recent road crash involving VIP bus

VIP buses have been known to be involved in some of the high-profile road crashes in Ghana because of their popularity.

A crash between a VIP Jeoun bus and a Mercedes-Benz on the Abuakwa-Sunyani highway resulted in eight deaths.

The accident occurred on Monday, June 23, 2025. The Mercedes-Benz driver reportedly tried to overtake another vehicle at high speed, leading to the crash.

According to eyewitness accounts, the collision was severe, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.

The VIP bus, which was travelling from Sunyani to Kumasi, sustained major damage to its front and top sides, while the Mercedes-Benz was completely destroyed.

Emergency responders reportedly arrived at the scene promptly and rescued several people, but unfortunately, seven passengers on the VIP bus were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Mercedes-Benz also lost his life.

Photos from the accident scene showed the red VIP Jeoun bus with a caved-in roof, broken windows, and parts of the car scattered across the scene.

Media reports indicate that the Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the incident, with preliminary findings suggesting that the Mercedes-Benz driver’s reckless overtaking may have caused the accident.

The police are working to determine the exact cause of the crash and have urged families of the victims to visit the local hospital for the identification of the deceased.

Concerns for road safety in Ghana

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing concerns about road safety in Ghana, where speeding, poor vehicle maintenance, and hazardous road conditions continue to contribute to deadly accidents.

According to the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Ghana recorded 2,276 road traffic deaths in 2023, marking a decline from the 2,373 fatalities reported in 2022. Road crash incidents also dropped slightly, from 14,135 in 2022 to 13,980 in 2023.

However, data from January to September 2024 shows a concerning rise in fatalities, with 1,817 deaths compared to 1,677 during the same period in 2023.

The Abuakwa-Sunyani highway has witnessed several fatal crashes in the past, and this latest incident serves as a reminder of the need for greater caution and compliance with road safety measures.

One person dead in crash near UCC

YEN.com.gh reported on a deadly crash near the University of Cape Coast’s second gate involving a tipper truck and three vehicles.

One pedestrian lost their life, while another was hospitalised after reportedly being struck by the truck.

The incident stirred public concern and reignited discussions about road safety in Ghana.

It also sparked widespread public concern and renewed calls for better law enforcement along the roads to help prevent such road crashes.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh