One dead, 14 injured in Akuse–Akosombo highway crash

One person has died and 14 others have sustained serious injuries following a collision involving a Toyota Hiace and a Peugeot saloon car on the Akuse–Akosombo Highway in Ghana’s Eastern Region.

The accident occurred at Trey Court on Monday, October 26, 2026, prompting a rescue operation by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

According to the GNFS, its Kpong Fire Station received a distress call at 2:50 p.m. reporting the collision. A six-member rescue team was dispatched two minutes later and arrived at the scene at approximately 3 p.m.

The team found that the two vehicles had collided side-on, leaving several occupants seriously injured.

The fire service confirmed that 14 people sustained serious injuries, while a male victim died in the crash.

The deceased was conveyed to St. Martin de Porres Hospital for preservation, while the injured victims were transported to the same facility for medical treatment.

The GNFS said its personnel responded to the emergency after receiving the distress call, although further details about the circumstances leading to the collision were not immediately available.

The vehicles involved were identified as a Toyota Hiace with registration number GE 6558-25 and a Peugeot saloon car with registration number GT 5463-11.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 27, the GNFS Public Relations Officer for the Eastern Region said the cause of the accident had not yet been established.

Investigations are expected to determine the circumstances that led to the collision.

The crash adds to concerns about road safety and the risks associated with highway collisions, which can result in fatalities and serious injuries.

The incident also highlights the importance of prompt emergency response in transporting injured victims to medical facilities for treatment.

Authorities are expected to establish the cause of the crash as investigations continue. Motorists are urged to exercise caution on highways and comply with road safety regulations to reduce the risk of accidents.