Blow-by-blow account of Kasoa Tollbooth accident that claimed 8 lives

A reporter with Accra-based United Television (UTV) Ghana has narrated the events leading to a gory accident near the Kasoa Tollbooth in the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, October 26, 2025, resulting in multiple casualties.

According to him, the accident occurred between the Ghana Broadcasting area and the Kasoa Tollbooth and involved a Jeep and a Sprinter bus.

Eyewitnesses, according to him, say the Jeep, believed to have suffered brake failure, was reversing on the highway near the ECG transformers when a Sprinter bus carrying 23 passengers from Madina collided with it at top speed.

“There was heavy traffic between the Ghana Broadcasting area and the Kasoa Tollbooth, so our driver manoeuvred through until we reached the usual police checkpoint. That was when we saw the aftermath of a gory accident; some people were dead, others severely injured, and several had already been transported to the hospital.

“According to eyewitnesses living nearby, they heard a loud crash from a vehicle that appeared to have suffered brake failure. They identified the vehicle as a Jeep heading toward Kasoa. Upon reaching the ECG transformers near the tollbooth close to the Ghana Broadcasting area, the Jeep reportedly began reversing on the highway. At the same time, a Sprinter bus carrying 23 passengers from Madina and heading toward Kasoa was speeding down the same lane. Unable to swerve or stop in time due to the Jeep reversing on the highway, the Sprinter crashed into the Jeep,” he reported.

He added that the crash caused the Sprinter bus to lift into the air, ejecting some passengers onto the ground. The bus then landed on those individuals, killing them instantly.

“The impact caused the Sprinter bus to lift into the air, ejecting some passengers who landed on the road. Tragically, the Sprinter then landed on three of those individuals, killing them instantly. Others inside the bus were also severely injured,” he added.

The reporter added that eyewitnesses claimed they waited for the police for several hours to rescue those trapped in the bus. Unfortunately, the delay may have contributed to more fatalities, he added.

The reporter also indicated that due to the severity of the accident, the Ngleshie-Amanfrom Health Facility was unable to manage the number and conditions of the casualties. Medical staff advised that the victims be transferred to larger government hospitals, such as the Winneba Hospital or the Police Hospital in Accra.

He recounted that they waited nearly 30 minutes for an ambulance to arrive.

During that time, one more person died at the accident scene and was later taken to the St Gregory Morgue. Another victim passed away at the Ngleshie-Amanfro Health Facility before he left the area.

“The casualties who were initially taken to the Ngleshie-Amanfro Health Facility had to be transferred to a government hospital because the staff said the situation was too severe for them to handle. So, the victims were either to be sent to the Winneba Hospital or the Police Hospital in Accra. We waited for nearly 30 minutes for an ambulance to arrive and transport them.

"Sadly, during that time, one more person died at the scene and was taken to the St Gregory Morgue. Another person passed away at the Ngleshie-Amanfro Hospital before I left. So, if I add everything up, eight people lost their lives in this accident,” he said.

Watch the narration by the reporter below:



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