Ghana National Fire Service Responds to Fatal Juaso Collision and Amanase Tanker Rescue on Kumasi-Accra Highway

A tragic road traffic accident at Juaso on the Kumasi-Accra highway has claimed three lives and left fifteen others with varying degrees of injury. The collision, which occurred on Monday, July 13, 2026, is the latest in a series of serious incidents along this critical transport corridor. According to reports from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the deceased included two males and one female who died at the scene, while the injured survivors were stabilized and transported to nearby medical facilities for urgent care.

Detailed reports from the scene near the NEXT BON Gas station indicate that a truck carrying a load of clinker, registered as GN 9673-25 and driven by Stephen Amankwah, collided with a van, registered as GM 4002-26 and driven by Nyame Ebenezer. The impact of the crash necessitated a swift response from emergency services to manage the 18 individuals involved. GNFS personnel confirmed that while some victims were treated on-site for minor injuries, fifteen passengers required hospitalization due to the severity of their conditions following the impact.

This fatal crash follows another significant road incident just a day earlier on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Amanase on the same highway. In that event, a HOWO tanker traveling from Kumasi toward Accra veered off the road and plunged into the bush. Firefighters from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station utilized specialized rescue equipment to extricate the driver, who had become trapped within the heavily damaged cabin. Although the tanker suffered extensive front-end damage, no fatalities were recorded in the Amanase incident, and the driver was successfully transported to the Suhum Government Hospital.

Authorities have launched investigations into both accidents to determine the exact causes, with preliminary assessments in the Amanase case suggesting either mechanical failure or human error. These back-to-back occurrences on the Kumasi-Accra highway highlight the persistent safety challenges on one of Ghana's busiest roads. The Ghana National Fire Service and motor traffic officials continue to urge drivers to exercise extreme caution and ensure regular vehicle maintenance to prevent further tragedies on the national highways.