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One person has died and 37 others sustained injuries in a road accident at Mankrong on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
The accident, confirmed by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), involved a 40-seater Zhong Tong bus with registration number AS 7022-21 and a Man Diesel truck with registration number GW 3969-U. Both vehicles were reportedly in motion at the time of the collision.
Eyewitnesses said the bus, which was allegedly speeding, crashed into the truck. While 21 male and 17 female passengers on board the bus were injured, occupants of the truck escaped without injuries.
Rescue personnel from the GNFS, led by ADO II Bernard Boamah, were dispatched at 6:59 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 7:07 a.m. The team extricated the deceased from the wreckage, provided emergency assistance to the injured, including those already transported to the Suhum Government Hospital, and cleared the road to restore traffic flow.
According to ADO II Boamah, the front of the bus was severely damaged, reflecting the impact of the crash, while the truck sustained only minor damage. He noted that the swift response of the rescue team helped prevent further casualties and ensured the safety of other road users.
