A tragic road accident on the Kumasi–Accra Highway has claimed the lives of three people and left about 20 others injured, raising fresh concerns about road safety along one of Ghana’s busiest transport corridors.
The crash reportedly involved a Mitsubishi Outlander with registration number DV G8180, driven by Richmond Kuman, and a Benz Sprinter with registration number GE 6024-22, driven by an unidentified individual. The accident occurred near the Rider Iron and Steel Company at Odumasi-Ohene Nkwanta. Several passengers involved in the crash are yet to be officially identified.
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene, where they retrieved the bodies of the three deceased males and handed them over to the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) at Konongo.
Meanwhile, about 20 injured persons were rushed to Hope Care Hospital, Asante Akim Central Municipal Hospital, and RIS Hospital for treatment.
The bodies of the deceased have also been conveyed for preservation and further identification procedures.
Authorities have yet to confirm the exact cause of the accident, but investigations are expected to focus on possible factors such as speeding, driver fatigue, or mechanical failure — all common contributors to highway crashes in the country.
The Kumasi–Accra Highway remains one of Ghana’s busiest road networks, linking the capital to the Ashanti Region and serving thousands of commuters and commercial vehicles daily. In recent years, the highway has recorded several serious accidents, intensifying concerns over road safety enforcement and driver behaviour.
Authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution, obey speed limits, and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy in order to help prevent further tragedies.
