Two people lost their lives, and 21 others were injured in a tragic accident on the Assin Fosu–Kumasi highway on the night of January 1, 2025.
The crash occurred around 9 p.m. when a bus bearing Methodist Wesley Church branding, and conveying members of the Believers Worship Centre (Second Chance), was travelling from Kumasi after a 31st Night crossover service to Assin Fosu and Breman Asikuma.
Reports indicate that upon reaching Assin Dansame, the bus rammed into a group of people taking part in a street parade.
The victims who died on the spot include a 21-year-old apprentice and Sunyani Technical University student identified as Maame Yaa, as well as another individual.
Twenty-one other passengers and parade participants sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to several hospitals across the region for treatment.
The incident triggered anger among residents, leading some aggrieved youth to vandalise the bus, which was left completely wrecked. Police officers were later deployed to restore order.
Confirming the incident, the Central North Regional MTTD Commander, ASP Wonder Lumor, said investigations have been launched to establish the cause of the crash.
