Seven killed, 18 injured in deadly Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway crash

Seven people have been confirmed dead and 18 others injured following a head-on collision between a Sprinter bus and a Man Diesel truck at Komenda Asamasa on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway.

The accident occurred on Monday, January 12, 2026, at about 7:25 pm.

According to a statement posted on the Ghana National Fire Service Facebook page, personnel from the Komenda Fire Station responded promptly and rescued six victims who were trapped in the Sprinter bus after it veered off the road into a nearby bush.

All seven victims, comprising three females, one of whom was pregnant, a baby and three males, were pronounced dead on arrival at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. A female passenger who had earlier been transported to the hospital was also pronounced dead, bringing the death toll to seven.

Eyewitnesses said the Man Diesel truck, with registration number GS 8394 Y, was travelling from Takoradi towards Cape Coast when it lost control while overtaking and collided head-on with the oncoming Sprinter bus, registered GS 6705-21.

Eighteen injured passengers, who were rescued before the arrival of the GNFS team, are currently receiving medical treatment.

Following the rescue operation, GNFS personnel cleared debris from the roadway to restore traffic flow and ensure safety at the scene.