A tragic road accident on the Kumasi–Sunyani highway has claimed the lives of at least 15 people after a Ford Transit bus collided head-on with an ambulance in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, leaving the local community in shock and prompting an urgent investigation.
The crash took place near Potrikrom in the Ahafo Ano South East District. Authorities report that the Ford Transit, traveling from Kumasi toward Drobo, collided with an ambulance coming from the opposite direction. The ambulance was transporting a pregnant woman, two nurses, a driver, and a young boy to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi at the time of the accident.
According to police, all passengers on the Ford Transit died instantly, while those in the ambulance survived. The bodies of the deceased have been transferred to the Mankranso morgue. Eyewitnesses indicated that the ambulance was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it collided head-on with the bus. Both vehicles were extensively damaged due to the force of the crash.
Local leaders expressed deep concern over the safety of this stretch of road. Ishmael Agyemang Duah, Presiding Member of the district assembly, noted that residents had previously reported dangers along this section of the Kumasi–Sunyani road. He called for urgent safety interventions, including speed ramps and other road safety measures, to prevent similar tragedies.
The crash has once again highlighted the need for improved road safety and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations in Ghana. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the collision, including whether excessive speed or reckless driving contributed to the accident. Drivers are being urged to exercise caution, particularly on busy intercity highways where overtaking and heavy traffic increase the risk of severe accidents.
This devastating collision has left families and communities mourning and underscores the urgent need for effective safety measures on Ghana’s highways.
Source: Thepressradio.com
