Hearse driver dead, others injured in accident involving mourners near Nsuatre Amamfoso
A hearse driver died following a head-on collision with a Kia truck on Friday, May 8, 2026, between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm at Nsuatre Amamfoso in the Bono Region. The hearse was transporting a corpse from Sunyani to Koraso when the collision occurred. The impact killed the hearse driver instantly, while the Kia truck driver sustained severe, life-threatening injuries.
The body of the deceased hearse driver has been deposited at the Holy Family Catholic Hospital morgue in Berekum. Family members on board the hearse arranged for another vehicle to continue the journey and convey the corpse to Koraso. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service and the Ghana Police Service in both Berekum and Nsuatre responded to the scene and worked to clear the road to restore traffic flow. Residents say the stretch has become a major concern, as it is reportedly the same location where multiple fatal crashes have occurred over the past five years, with more than 20 lives lost and several others sustaining serious injuries.
Security agencies have since launched investigations into the crash and are urging drivers to exercise caution and strictly observe road safety regulations to prevent further tragedies.
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A road crash involving a hearse and a Kia truck has occurred near Nsuatre Amamfoso in the Bono Region- raising concerns about road safety. The accident has prompted investigations and calls for caution, but what could be the underlying cause?
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