Ahafo Road Crash: Seven Dead and 21 Injured in Hwidiem-Acherensua Highway Collision

A devastating road accident on the Hwidiem-Acherensua Highway in the Ahafo Region claimed the lives of seven people and left 21 others injured on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The collision involved a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus and a Kia Picanto, occurring after a mechanical failure led to a loss of vehicle control. Emergency response teams were quickly deployed to the scene to manage the wreckage and attend to the victims of the high-impact crash.

Preliminary investigations by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) indicate that the accident was triggered by a tyre burst on the Sprinter bus. The sudden failure caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which then veered into the path of the Kia Picanto. Firefighters worked to rescue trapped passengers from the mangled vehicles, and those who survived with various degrees of injury were rushed to St. Elizabeth Hospital for urgent medical attention.

ACFO I, the Ahafo Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service, visited the injured at the hospital to offer support and wish them a speedy recovery. While the identities of the seven deceased individuals have not yet been officially released pending notification of their next of kin, medical staff are working to stabilize the 21 survivors currently receiving treatment. The incident has once again sparked serious concerns regarding road safety and the necessity for regular vehicle maintenance within the region.

This latest tragedy highlights the persistent dangers on major highways and the critical importance of tyre safety and speed management. Local authorities and road safety advocates are expected to use this incident to renew calls for stricter enforcement of safety protocols and more frequent vehicle inspections. For now, the Hwidiem-Acherensua community remains in mourning as families await further information regarding those lost in the collision.