An incident occurred at Mankrong on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Sunday, January 11, 2026, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to 37 others.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed the accident.
The collision involved a 40-seater Zhong Tong bus (AS 7022-21) and a Man Diesel truck (GW 3969-U), both of which were in motion at the time of the incident.
Eyewitnesses reported that the bus, which was allegedly travelling at a high speed, collided with the truck.
Among the injured were 21 male and 17 female passengers, while the occupants of the truck were unharmed.
The GNFS rescue team, led by ADO II Bernard Boamah, was dispatched at 6:59 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 7:07 a.m.
The team extricated the deceased from the wreckage, assisted the injured, including those who had already been taken to Suhum Government Hospital, cleared the accident site, and restored traffic flow.
“The front of the bus was extensively damaged, indicating the severity of the impact, while the rear of the truck sustained minor damage. Our team worked swiftly to ensure the safety of road users and provide timely assistance to the victims,” ADO II Boamah said.
