Juaso Road Crash: Three Dead and Fifteen Injured Following Collision on Kumasi-Accra Highway

A tragic road traffic accident at Juaso on the Kumasi-Accra highway has claimed the lives of three people and left fifteen others with varying degrees of injury. The incident occurred on Monday, July 13, 2026, at approximately 9:39 AM near the Next Bon Gas station at the Juaso Three-Lane section in the Ashanti Region. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) was quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the aftermath of the high-impact collision and assist the victims.

The crash involved a clinker-loaded truck and a passenger van. According to official reports, the truck, with registration number GN 9673-25, was driven by Stephen Amankwah. The other vehicle, a van registered as GM 4002-26, was under the control of Nyame Ebenezer. Out of the 18 individuals involved in the accident, three—comprising two males and one female—were confirmed dead at the scene. The force of the impact between the heavy-duty truck and the van necessitated a swift response from emergency services to rescue those trapped in the wreckage.

First responders treated the fifteen injured survivors on-site before they were rushed to nearby medical facilities for further clinical care. The severity of the injuries sustained varies among the survivors, and medical personnel are working to stabilize those in critical condition. Following the rescue operations, the GNFS and local police worked to clear the debris from the highway, which serves as a vital economic artery connecting Ghana’s two largest cities.

Investigations are currently underway to determine the exact cause of the collision. While the specific circumstances leading to the crash remain under review, the Juaso stretch of the Kumasi-Accra highway is frequently cited as a high-traffic zone requiring constant vigilance. This latest tragedy underscores the ongoing challenges of road safety in Ghana and has prompted fresh calls from authorities for motorists to strictly adhere to traffic regulations and speed limits to prevent further loss of life.