Akuse–Akosombo Highway collision kills one, leaves 14 seriously injured

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that one person died and 14 others sustained serious injuries in a collision involving a Toyota Hiace and a Peugeot saloon car on the Akuse–Akosombo Highway in the Eastern Region.

The accident occurred at Trey Court on Monday, October 26, 2026, according to a report issued by the Service on Tuesday, October 27.
The GNFS said the Kpong Fire Station received a distress call at 1450 hours reporting the incident.

A six-member rescue crew, led by LFM Ekpor and accompanied by ADOII Okotor, was dispatched at 1452 hours and arrived at the scene at 1500 hours.

Upon arrival, the team found a side-on collision involving a Toyota Hiace with registration number GE 6558-25 and a Peugeot saloon car with registration number GT 5463-11.

The collision left 14 people seriously injured, while one male victim was confirmed dead.

“The deceased was transported to St. Martin de Porres Hospital for preservation while the injured were also sent to the same hospital for treatment,” the GNFS stated.

The Service said the injured victims were taken to St. Martin de Porres Hospital for medical attention, while the body of the deceased was transported to the facility for preservation.

The circumstances that led to the crash remain unclear, with the GNFS confirming that the cause had not yet been determined.

“The cause of the accident is not yet ascertained,” the Service stated.

The incident was reported by the Eastern Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS on Tuesday, following the emergency response by personnel from the Kpong Fire Station.

No further details about the identities of the victims or the circumstances preceding the collision were provided in the report.