One person has sustained serious injuries in another multi-vehicle crash on the Ofankor–Pokuase stretch of the Accra–Kumasi Highway, less than a week after a separate accident on the same corridor claimed 12 lives.
The latest crash occurred on Wednesday morning and involved four vehicles: a VIP bus, a military vehicle, a Toyota Vitz and a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
No fatalities were recorded, but one person sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a medical facility for treatment.
The accident has, however, caused significant traffic congestion on the Kumasi-bound lanes, leaving motorists stranded in heavy traffic.
MCE blames driver indiscipline
The Ga North Municipal Chief Executive, Akwetey Agbo, has attributed the recurring crashes on the stretch largely to driver indiscipline.
He called for the installation of speed cameras along the corridor to help enforce speed limits and reduce speeding.
Mr Agbo urged motorists to exercise particular caution when descending from the John Teye area towards Pokuase.
“All this is as a result of indiscipline because if you are descending from John Teye to Pokuase, why must you get an incident in such a short distance?” he asked.
He said drivers who observe traffic regulations should be able to navigate the relatively short stretch safely.
“If drivers obey the traffic regulations, there shouldn’t be a crash over this short distance. If you move from John Teye to Pokuase, it is a short distance, which means you will need to slow down towards Pokuase.”
Mr Agbo advocated continuous public education alongside stricter enforcement of speed limits.
“What we can do to address this situation is continuous education, and we have to mount speed limit cameras on this stretch. Any driver who falls foul of the law must be dealt with,” he said.
Corridor has history of serious crashes
The latest accident has renewed concerns about road safety on the Ofankor–Pokuase corridor, particularly around the John Teye descent.
The stretch has recorded several serious crashes over the years.
In November 2016, an articulated truck reportedly suffered brake failure while descending from John Teye towards Pokuase and crashed into seven vehicles. Two people were killed and three others injured.
More recently, motorists have raised concerns about road conditions and safety infrastructure along the wider Achimota–Pokuase corridor.
In March 2026, complaints were raised about non-functioning streetlights, with reports indicating that significant portions of the route from Ofankor through John Teye to the Pokuase Interchange were poorly lit at night.
Road works add to traffic challenges
Traffic management on the corridor has also been affected by ongoing works on the Ofankor–Nsawam Road.
A traffic diversion introduced in July 2026 redirected some Kumasi-bound traffic onto a service road between Festus and Sapeiman, affecting routes around Pokuase and Amasaman.
With another crash occurring less than a week after the fatal incident that claimed 12 lives, concerns are growing over safety on the corridor.
The latest accident is expected to intensify calls for stronger enforcement of traffic regulations, improved road safety infrastructure and closer monitoring of motorists, particularly on high-risk sections of the highway.
