11 Dead, 13 Injured in Ofankor-Pokuase Crash – GNFS Confirms

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that 11 people have died and 13 others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle accident on the Ofankor-Pokuase stretch of the Accra–Kumasi Highway.

The crash occurred at about 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, between the Ofankor Barrier and the John Teye enclave, and involved a total of 24 people.

The incident reportedly involved a tipper truck and a Sprinter bus, with the collision leaving the bus severely damaged and several passengers trapped in the wreckage.

Emergency responders were deployed to the scene to rescue the victims and provide immediate assistance. The injured were subsequently transported to various hospitals for medical treatment.

ADO1 Alex King Nartey of the GNFS said rescue personnel worked to extricate victims from the mangled vehicle and evacuate those requiring urgent medical attention.

A female passenger was among those rescued after reportedly suffering severe injuries, including the loss of both legs.

The accident also disrupted traffic along the busy highway, as a portion of the road was temporarily restricted to allow emergency personnel to conduct rescue operations.