Second Fatal Crash in 48 Hours on Kintampo–Tamale Highway Claims Four Lives

A tragic road accident on the Kintampo–Tamale Highway has claimed four lives and left 14 others injured, marking the second major fatal collision in the area within just two days. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Dawadawa in the Bono East Region. The crash involved a Kia Rhino truck, which was reportedly carrying poultry feed, and a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger bus.

Emergency services from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to a distress call at approximately 6:55 a.m., dispatching a rescue team to the site. Upon arrival, responders discovered four individuals trapped within the mangled remains of the vehicles; they were unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene. The 14 injured passengers were quickly evacuated and transported to the Kintampo Municipal Hospital for medical treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were handed over to the police for further action.

This latest disaster comes immediately after a separate accident on the same highway just one day prior, which resulted in the deaths of eight people and left 27 others injured. The clustering of these fatal incidents has heightened public anxiety and raised serious questions about road safety along this busy transport corridor. Investigations are currently underway by the police and relevant authorities to determine the exact cause of the collision, including potential factors such as overspeeding, mechanical failure, or driver fatigue.

The recurring nature of these tragedies at Dawadawa emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced road safety interventions and increased highway patrols on the Kintampo–Tamale stretch. As the community mourns the victims, safety advocates are calling for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to curb the rising toll of road accidents in the region.