Five Dead and Dozens Injured in Separate Road Crashes in Ashanti and Volta Regions

At least five people have lost their lives and over 40 others have sustained various degrees of injury following two separate major road accidents in the Ashanti and Volta regions. Both incidents, which occurred on June 21, involved passenger buses, highlighting the ongoing challenges of road safety on Ghana’s major highways. In the Volta Region, a Metro Mass Transit bus plunged into a ditch, while in the Ashanti Region, a collision between a bus and a heavy-duty truck resulted in significant casualties and extensive emergency response efforts.

The accident in the Volta Region occurred on the Peki stretch and involved a Metro Mass Transit (MMT) bus traveling from Accra to Dambai. The bus, carrying 28 passengers including the driver, reportedly veered off the road and fell into a ditch. Tragically, four people were confirmed dead at the scene. Among the fatalities were two pregnant women, reported to be five and six months pregnant respectively. Emergency responders have since transported the survivors to medical facilities, where at least two victims remain in critical condition while others are receiving treatment for various injuries.

Simultaneously, in the Ashanti Region, a fatal collision occurred near the SDA Hospital in Offinso Namong. This incident involved a KIA Grandbird bus and a HOWO articulator truck. According to reports from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), which led the rescue operations, the crash occurred at approximately 5:19 AM. The impact of the collision resulted in one confirmed death and left 31 other passengers with injuries of varying severity. The victims were quickly rushed to the Offinso SDA Hospital for emergency medical attention, while fire officers worked to clear the wreckage and restore the flow of traffic on the busy stretch.

Authorities in both regions have launched formal investigations to determine the exact causes of these tragic events. While the specific triggers for the Peki plunge and the Offinso collision are yet to be finalized by the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD), these accidents underscore the critical need for enhanced vigilance and stricter adherence to road safety protocols. As families mourn the loss of their loved ones, including the expectant mothers in the Volta Region, the public is once again reminded of the devastating human toll of road traffic accidents and the urgent need for improved driver safety measures.