One person has been confirmed dead following a tragic road accident on the busy Accra–Kumasi Highway, after a vehicle collided with a stationary truck in the early hours of the morning.
The fatal incident occurred at Teacher Mantey, a community along the major highway, when a Toyota Voxy reportedly rammed into a parked MAN Diesel truck under circumstances that are still being investigated by authorities.
Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) were quickly dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call about the crash. A six-member rescue team from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, led by Assistant Divisional Officer II (ADOII) Bright Ocansey, responded to the emergency.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the Toyota Voxy badly mangled after crashing into the stationary truck. Rescue officers worked swiftly to assess the situation and assist any victims trapped in the wreckage.
Unfortunately, one male occupant of the vehicle was found trapped inside the severely damaged car. Firefighters had to extricate the victim from the wreckage, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was subsequently handed over to the Ghana Police Service for further investigation and preservation at a morgue.
Eyewitnesses at the scene alleged that the Toyota Voxy was travelling at a high speed before the driver lost control and crashed into the parked truck. The impact of the collision caused extensive damage to the front portion of the vehicle, leaving little chance of survival for the victim.
Emergency responders later cleared the wreckage from the road to restore normal traffic flow along the busy highway, which serves as one of Ghana’s most important transport corridors linking the capital, Accra, to Kumasi and other parts of the country.
Authorities have since launched investigations to determine the exact cause of the crash, including whether speeding, driver fatigue, or poor visibility contributed to the accident.
The incident adds to growing concerns about road safety on the Accra–Kumasi Highway, where several fatal accidents have been recorded in recent months. Safety advocates continue to urge motorists to exercise caution, obey speed limits, and remain vigilant while driving, especially during late-night and early-morning hours when visibility and alertness may be reduced.
Police have appealed to drivers to strictly observe road safety regulations in order to prevent further loss of lives on the nation’s highways.
