Three Dead and 15 Injured in Fatal Collision Near Juaso on Kumasi-Accra Highway

A tragic road accident on the Kumasi-Accra highway has claimed three lives and left fifteen others with various degrees of injury. The collision occurred on Monday morning, July 13, 2026, at Juaso in the Ashanti Region. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) arrived at the scene near the Next Bon Gas station, specifically the Juaso Three-Lane area, where they confirmed the deaths of two males and one female at the scene.

The accident involved a heavy-duty truck and a passenger van. The truck, a clinker-loaded vehicle with registration number GN 9673-25, was being driven by Stephen Amankwah. It collided with a van, registered as GM 4002-26, which was under the control of Nyame Ebenezer. The impact of the crash was severe, causing significant damage to both vehicles and trapping several passengers within the wreckage. According to the GNFS, a total of 18 individuals were involved in the incident.

While three individuals were pronounced dead upon arrival of the emergency teams, the remaining fifteen survivors sustained injuries ranging from minor to critical. First responders provided initial medical assistance on-site to stabilize the victims before they were transported to nearby medical facilities for further treatment. The prompt intervention of the fire service was crucial in managing the scene and preventing further casualties, especially given the presence of a gas station near the crash site.

Local authorities have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision to determine the exact cause of the crash. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns on the Kumasi-Accra highway, one of Ghana's busiest and most accident-prone transit corridors. Police and road safety officials are expected to release more details once the investigation is concluded and statements are taken from the drivers and surviving witnesses.