Two people are feared dead and eight others injured following a road accident involving an articulated truck carrying cement, a Toyota Voxy and several motorbikes on the Walewale Road on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The Municipal Chief Executive for West Mamprusi, Mohammed Jabaah, confirmed the figures to Accra-based Citi News, although earlier reports indicated that as many as 12 people had sustained injuries, some of them critical.
The accident reportedly occurred when the articulated truck, travelling from Walewale, collided with the Toyota Voxy, which was heading from Bolgatanga towards Tamale. Several motorbike riders were also caught up in the crash, while the truck reportedly struck electricity poles.
The circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear, with conflicting accounts of which vehicle lost control. While initial reports suggested the articulated truck lost control, Mr Jabaah attributed the accident to the Toyota Voxy.
“There was a collision between the articulated truck, which was carrying POP cement, and the Toyota Voxy. The Voxy lost control, resulting in the accident, involving several vehicles. Two people died and eight were injured,” he said.
The deceased are reported to include a female student and a motorbike rider.
The injured victims were transported to the Tamale Teaching Hospital and other health facilities for treatment, with some reportedly in critical condition.
Investigations are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash and determine the cause of the collision.
