A tragic road accident at Atwedie, near Konongo, on the busy Kumasi–Accra Highway has left five people feared dead and eleven others severely injured after a Sprinter bus collided with a stationary tipper truck in the early hours of Saturday, October 25, 2025
The horrific crash, which occurred around dawn, involved a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus with registration number GR 6626-22, travelling from Kumasi towards Accra. According to eyewitness accounts, the bus rammed into the rear of a tipper truck that had been parked along the shoulder of the road without any warning reflectors or hazard lights.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as “horrific and heart-wrenching,” with the front portion of the Sprinter bus completely mangled, trapping several passengers inside.
In an interview with OTEC News Reporter, Kwame Agyenim Boateng, a witness recounted the terrifying moments following the crash.
“The accident happened so suddenly. The driver of the Sprinter was curving the road when he came upon the parked truck. He tried to swerve, but it was too late — the impact was heavy,” the witness narrated.
“Two passengers sitting in front were completely trapped. It took fire officers about two hours to cut through the wreckage to rescue them. I’m afraid the five people I saw may not survive,” he added in a somber tone.
Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) were quickly dispatched to the scene and worked relentlessly with rescue tools to extricate passengers pinned in the wreckage. Their coordinated efforts with the police and bystanders helped save several lives despite the difficult circumstances.
The injured victims, numbering eleven, were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency medical care. Health officials say some of the victims are in critical condition, suffering from severe head injuries, fractures, and internal bleeding.
Security officers from the Konongo Divisional Police Command were also on site to control traffic, as the accident caused a heavy buildup of vehicles on the Kumasi–Accra stretch. The mangled Sprinter bus and the parked tipper truck were later towed away to clear the road and restore free movement of vehicles.
Residents of Atwedie and commuters who ply that road have expressed deep concern about the increasing rate of accidents on the Kumasi–Accra Highway. Many blamed the tragic crash on the negligence of drivers who leave their vehicles unattended on the highway without proper warning signs, especially at night.
They called on the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service to intensify highway patrols and enforce strict penalties for drivers who park carelessly on major roads, endangering the lives of other road users.
Meanwhile, police investigators have begun probing the circumstances leading to the accident to determine the level of negligence involved and to trace the owner of the stationary tipper truck.
As of the time of filing this report, the bodies of the deceased had been deposited at a nearby mortuary for identification, while families of the victims have been notified.
The Atwedie accident adds to the disturbing rise in fatal crashes on the Kumasi–Accra Highway, sparking renewed calls for improved road safety measures, proper lighting on highways, and responsible driving to prevent further needless loss of lives.
