One dead, 14 seriously injured in Akuse-Akosombo Highway crash

One person has died, while 14 others have sustained serious injuries following a collision between a Toyota Hiace and a Peugeot saloon car on the Akuse-Akosombo Highway.

According to a report by 3news.com, the accident occurred at Trey Court on Monday, October 26, 2026, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

In a statement, the GNFS said the Kpong Fire Station received a distress call at 2:50 pm and immediately mobilised a six-member rescue team to the scene.

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The team, led by LFM Ekpor and accompanied by ADOII Okotor, arrived at about 3:00 p.m. and found the two vehicles involved in a side-on collision.

The vehicles were identified as a Toyota Hiace with registration number GE 6558-25 and a Peugeot saloon car with registration number GT 5463-11.

The crash left 14 people seriously injured, while a male victim died from the incident.

The deceased was conveyed to St. Martin de Porres Hospital for preservation, while the injured victims were also transported to the facility for medical attention.

The GNFS said the cause of the accident had not yet been established.

Investigations are expected to determine the circumstances that led to the collision.

NA/VPO