Ten Injured in Accra–Kumasi Highway Crash as Road Safety Authority Warns Against Modified Vehicles

A high-speed collision on the Accra–Kumasi Highway early Monday morning, April 13, 2026, has left ten people injured, once again highlighting the persistent dangers of Ghana's major transit routes. The accident, which involved a VIP passenger bus and a diesel trailer, occurred at the notorious Mile 44 stretch during the dawn hours. This incident coincides with a critical safety advisory from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) targeting the risks of modified commercial vehicles, signaling an intensified national focus on road transport safety.

According to reports from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the collision took place at approximately 04:24 hrs and was attributed to "wrongful overtaking" by the driver of the VIP bus. A seven-member rescue team from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station responded swiftly to the scene. The team successfully stabilized the ten victims—comprising nine males and one female—before transporting them to nearby healthcare facilities for treatment. Despite the high-impact nature of the crash, emergency responders confirmed that no passengers were trapped within the wreckage, facilitating a faster medical intervention.

In the aftermath of the crash, the GNFS has reiterated its call for long-distance drivers to exercise extreme caution, particularly during the early morning hours when visibility is low. Officials noted that wrongful overtaking remains a primary cause of severe accidents on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. They emphasized that drivers must prioritize the lives of their passengers over reaching their destinations quickly, especially when navigating stretches of road known for high accident rates.

Adding to the broader safety discourse, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued a stern public advisory regarding the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles converted from right-hand drive (RHD) to left-hand drive (LHD). The NRSA identified five major safety risks associated with these conversions, warning that such vehicles are particularly dangerous for commercial passenger transport. The authority has advised travelers to avoid using these modified vehicles for long-distance trips and is currently collaborating with regulatory institutions to enhance enforcement of safety standards across the national road network.