VIP bus crash on Accra-Kumasi Highway leaves 10 injured
VIP passenger bus crashed on Monday, 13th April 2026 on the Accra-Kumasi Highway, leaving 10 people injured. The accident was allegedly caused by a "wrongful overtaking" manoeuvre initiated by the driver of the VIP bus. The bus, which was carrying 33 passengers, collided with a diesel trailer.
The accident occurred at the Mile 44 stretch. An emergency response was triggered from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station after a distress call was placed at approximately 04:24 hrs. A seven-member rescue team arrived at the scene within minutes of the alert. The crew identified 10 casualties consisting of nine males and one female. The injured were stabilised at the scene before being transported to nearby healthcare facilities for treatment.
The PRO for the Eastern Region confirmed in an official statement that "The fire crew secured the scene and safely concluded operations before returning to base." Traffic flow on the highway was briefly disrupted while the fire service and police worked to clear debris and secure the diesel trailer to prevent any potential fuel leaks or fire outbreaks. The GNFS has used the incident to once again urge long-distance drivers to exercise extreme caution, particularly during dawn hours when visibility is low and fatigue often sets in.
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A VIP passenger bus and a diesel trailer were involved in a high-speed collision on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. Emergency services responded swiftly to the Mile 44 stretch - but what caused this accident?
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