Fatal crash on Accra–Kumasi Highway leaves one dead, others hospitalized

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Fatal crash on Accra–Kumasi Highway leaves one dead, others hospitalized

One person has died following a road accident involving a Toyota Hilux and a Howo trailer near the Anyinam Health Line on the Accra–Kumasi Highway.

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One person has died following a road accident involving a Toyota Hilux and a Howo trailer near the Anyinam Health Line on the Accra–Kumasi Highway.

According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Anyinam Fire Station received a distress call at about 4:43 a.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2025.

A rescue team led by LFM Dwamena Albert arrived at the scene within ten minutes and managed to extricate four victims from the wreckage. They were rushed to the Enyiresi Government Hospital for treatment, but one was later pronounced dead and transferred to the hospital’s mortuary.

The vehicles involved were identified as a Toyota Hilux with registration number ER 2956-20 and a Howo trailer with registration number GM 592-21.

Personnel from the Ghana Police Service were present at the scene to control traffic and assist with the emergency response.

The GNFS said the cause of the crash is yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing.