Fire Service rescues passengers after multi-vehicle crash near Kintampo Waterfalls

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Wednesday responded to a distress call involving a multiple-vehicle accident near the Kintampo Waterfalls.

According to the GNFS, the call was received at about 3:59 pm, prompting the dispatch of a rescue team that arrived at the scene at approximately 5:24 pm.

Upon arrival, firefighters observed a series of collisions involving several vehicles, including a Mercedes Sprinter which had rammed into parked cars and subsequently caught fire.

The December 24, 2025 incident occurred at a time efforts were underway to tow a Kia Bongo vehicle that had fallen into a pit three days earlier.

In all, 26 passengers were trapped at the scene and were rescued by the GNFS crew.

Three individuals sustained injuries during the incident and were promptly conveyed to the Kintampo Municipal Hospital for medical treatment.