Seven dead after sprinter bus and truck collision on Cape Coast–Takoradi highway
A devastating head-on crash involving a commercial Sprinter bus and a Man Diesel truck has resulted in seven deaths and left 18 people seriously injured at Komenda Asamasa in the Central Region.
The accident occurred on Monday evening, January 12, 2026, around 7:25 p.m. on the busy Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway, once again highlighting the dangers along one of Ghana’s most heavily used road corridors.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Mercedes Sprinter bus, with registration number GS 6705-21, was travelling toward Takoradi when it collided with a Man Diesel truck, registration number GS 8394-Y, coming from the opposite direction.
Eyewitnesses said the truck lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle at high speed, leading to a forceful head-on collision. The impact forced the Sprinter bus off the road and into a nearby bush, trapping several passengers inside the wreckage.
Firefighters from the Komenda Fire Station responded promptly to an emergency call and arrived to find a chaotic scene. By that time, 18 injured passengers had already been rescued by local first responders, while six others were still trapped in the mangled bus.
Using specialised rescue tools, GNFS officers extricated the trapped victims. Sadly, all six—three males, two females including a pregnant woman, and a baby—were pronounced dead on arrival at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. Another female victim, who had been taken to the hospital earlier by bystanders, later died from her injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to seven.
Survivors are currently receiving emergency treatment at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, where medical staff report injuries ranging from fractures to internal trauma. The identities of the deceased are yet to be released as authorities work to notify their families.
After the rescue operation, GNFS personnel stayed at the scene to carry out a comprehensive cleanup. Debris, broken glass, and spilled vehicle fluids had scattered across the highway, creating further danger for motorists.
Confirming the operation, the Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS said in a statement on Tuesday morning that officers cleared the roadway to restore traffic flow and ensure safety at the accident site.
A devastating head-on crash involving a commercial Sprinter bus and a Man Diesel truck has resulted in seven deaths and left 18 people seriously injured at Komenda Asamasa in the Central Region.
The accident occurred on Monday evening, January 12, 2026, around 7:25 p.m. on the busy Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway, once again highlighting the dangers along one of Ghana’s most heavily used road corridors.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Mercedes Sprinter bus, with registration number GS 6705-21, was travelling toward Takoradi when it collided with a Man Diesel truck, registration number GS 8394-Y, coming from the opposite direction.
Eyewitnesses said the truck lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle at high speed, leading to a forceful head-on collision. The impact forced the Sprinter bus off the road and into a nearby bush, trapping several passengers inside the wreckage.
Firefighters from the Komenda Fire Station responded promptly to an emergency call and arrived to find a chaotic scene. By that time, 18 injured passengers had already been rescued by local first responders, while six others were still trapped in the mangled bus.
Using specialized rescue tools, GNFS officers extricated the trapped victims. Sadly, all six—three males, two females, including a pregnant woman, and a baby were pronounced dead on arrival at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. Another female victim, who had been taken to the hospital earlier by bystanders, later died from her injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to seven.
Survivors are currently receiving emergency treatment at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, where medical staff report injuries ranging from fractures to internal trauma. The identities of the deceased are yet to be released as authorities work to notify their families.
After the rescue operation, GNFS personnel stayed at the scene to carry out a comprehensive cleanup. Debris, broken glass, and spilled vehicle fluids had scattered across the highway, creating further danger for motorists.
Confirming the operation, the Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS said in a statement on Tuesday morning that officers cleared the roadway to restore traffic flow and ensure safety at the accident site.
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