Two serious accidents along the Kumasi–Accra Highway have left one person dead and multiple others injured, raising urgent concerns about road safety on the busy route.
The first incident occurred at Frimpongso Junction near Enyiresi, involving a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Voxy. Eleven people, six men and five women, suffered injuries of varying severity. Emergency responders from the Anyinam Fire Station were dispatched at 17:27 hours. Bystanders at the scene had already assisted in rescuing the victims, who were swiftly transported to the Enyiresi Government Hospital for medical care.
Preliminary investigations suggest the collision was caused by the Camry driver attempting to overtake another vehicle, resulting in a direct head-on crash with the oncoming Voxy. Both vehicles were extensively damaged, with estimated repair costs of GH₵170,000 and salvage expenses around GH₵350,000.
In a separate and deadlier incident at Akrantiebesa in Konongo, a red passenger vehicle with registration AC 567-16 (GH) collided violently with a yellow commercial truck. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck overturned following the impact, while the red vehicle veered off the road, sustaining significant damage. The passenger in the red vehicle died at the scene, while other occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals.
The truck driver and his mate were reported to be in critical condition. Although the official cause of the Akrantiebesa crash is still under investigation, preliminary reports point to excessive speed or loss of control as likely factors. The Akrantiebesa stretch of the highway has long been identified as a high-risk zone for accidents, and residents have repeatedly called for improved road safety measures.
These incidents underscore persistent hazards along the Kumasi–Accra Highway. Authorities are expected to carry out thorough investigations into both crashes. Road users and community members are urging stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, public awareness campaigns, and additional safety measures to prevent further tragedies.
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