Seven people have lost their lives, with 18 others sustaining injuries, following a fatal road traffic accident at Komenda Asamasa along the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway.
The incident occurred at about 7:25 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, involving a Sprinter bus (GS 6705-21) travelling from Komenda towards Takoradi and a Man Diesel truck (GS 8394 Y) heading from Takoradi towards Cape Coast.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), personnel from the Komenda Fire Station swiftly responded to the distress call and arrived promptly at the scene. The rescue team extricated six trapped victims from the Sprinter bus, which had veered off the road into a nearby bush.
All six victims were pronounced dead on arrival at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. An additional female casualty, who had been transported to the hospital prior to the arrival of the fire service, was also pronounced dead, bringing the total death toll to seven.
The deceased include three females—one of whom was pregnant—one baby, and three males.
Meanwhile, 18 other passengers who sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rescued before the arrival of the GNFS team are currently receiving medical treatment at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.
Eyewitnesses told authorities that the Diesel truck reportedly lost control while overtaking another vehicle, leading to a head-on collision with the Sprinter bus travelling in the opposite direction.
Following the rescue operation, GNFS personnel cleared debris from the roadway to restore traffic flow and ensure safety at the accident scene.
Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
Filed by the Central Regional Public Relations Office of the Ghana National Fire Service.
Reported By Vincent Kwofie
