One person has died and 14 others have sustained serious injuries following a collision between a Toyota Hiace and a Peugeot saloon car on the Akuse–Akosombo Highway in the Eastern Region.
The crash occurred at Trey Court on Monday, October 26, prompting a rescue response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) after its Kpong Fire Station received a distress call at 2:50 p.m.
According to the GNFS, a six-member rescue team was dispatched at 2:52 p.m. and arrived at the scene at 3 p.m., where it found that the two vehicles had collided side-on.
The collision left 14 people seriously injured, while a male victim died at the scene.
The deceased was conveyed to St. Martin de Porres Hospital for preservation, while the injured were transported to the same facility for medical treatment.
The vehicles involved were a Toyota Hiace with registration number GE 6558-25 and a Peugeot saloon car registered as GT 5463-11.
Cause of crash yet to be established
As of Tuesday, October 27, the cause of the collision remained unknown, according to a statement issued by the GNFS Public Relations Officer for the Eastern Region.
Investigations are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The incident highlights the potentially fatal consequences of road collisions and the importance of road safety on major highways.
