Fatal Kpong–Tema Highway Collision and Kanda Multi-Vehicle Crash Leave One Dead and Several Injured

A series of major road accidents across the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions on June 24 have resulted in at least one fatality and several severe injuries. A fatal head-on collision on the Kpong–Tema Highway claimed the life of one man, while a heavy-duty truck’s brake failure in the Kanda-Nima area of the capital caused a multi-vehicle pile-up. These incidents have once again brought road safety and vehicle maintenance into sharp focus as authorities work to manage the aftermath of these high-impact crashes.

On the Kpong–Tema Highway, near Akuse Junction, a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport collided with a Howo tipper truck in a high-impact crash. Personnel from the Kpong Fire Station responded rapidly to the scene, where they found both vehicles severely damaged, with the Pajero Sport sustaining catastrophic front-end impact. Firefighters managed traffic and conducted rescue operations; however, one male occupant of the Pajero was confirmed dead at the scene. His body was subsequently transferred to the Akuse Government Hospital Morgue as police began investigations into the specific cause of the collision.

In a separate incident within the capital, a heavy-duty truck reportedly suffered a brake failure at the Kanda Mobile section of Ring Road Central, near Nima. The truck careened into at least three other vehicles, causing significant damage and leaving three individuals with severe injuries. The collision caused temporary traffic disruption on the busy Ring Road stretch as emergency responders and police worked to assist the victims. Officers from the Nima Police arrived promptly at the scene, arresting the truck driver for further questioning and clearing the wreckage to restore the flow of traffic.

These incidents have renewed calls for heightened caution among motorists and stricter maintenance checks for heavy-duty vehicles. While official casualty figures for the Kanda incident are still being finalized by healthcare providers, the frequency of such high-impact collisions underscores the persistent dangers on Ghana’s major highways and arterial roads. Authorities are urging drivers to adhere to speed limits and ensure their vehicles—particularly heavy-duty trucks—are in roadworthy condition to prevent further loss of life on the country's roads.