Four Dead in Tuba Tollbooth Crash: Police Probe Causes of Tragic Sunday Accident

Four people lost their lives and one person sustained injuries in a fatal road crash near the Tuba tollbooths in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

The victims were passengers in a Sprinter bus heading from SCC to Kasoa in the Central Region when the accident occurred. The injured survivor is receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital, according to police reports.

Preliminary information gathered from police and eyewitness accounts suggests that the crash occurred after a pedestrian attempted to cross the highway in front of a vehicle driving ahead of the bus.

In an effort to avoid hitting the woman, the driver of that vehicle reportedly braked suddenly. The Sprinter bus, which was said to be travelling at high speed, collided with the back of the car and overturned.

The impact killed four passengers instantly and left others trapped in the wreckage until bystanders and emergency teams arrived. The bus was allegedly being driven by a spare driver with two conductors also on board at the time.

As of press time, the identities of the deceased had not yet been confirmed, though police say efforts are underway to contact their families.

Police Launch Investigation on Tuba Accident

The Ghana Police Service has begun investigations to determine the exact cause of the crash. Officers from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Weija Divisional Command have been deployed to the scene to gather evidence and assist victims’ relatives.

Police say the accident raises further concerns about pedestrian safety and reckless driving on the stretch between Mallam and Kasoa—one of Ghana’s busiest and most accident-prone highways.

The Tuba tollbooth area has long been identified by transport authorities as a high-risk zone due to heavy traffic, frequent pedestrian crossings, and speeding by commercial drivers.

According to the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), the Accra–Kasoa highway recorded over 200 road traffic crashes in 2024 alone, resulting in more than 80 fatalities. The authority has repeatedly urged drivers to reduce speed around the Tuba and Old Barrier sections, where pedestrian movement remains high despite footbridges.

Local transport unions have also complained about inadequate enforcement of traffic laws, especially among commercial drivers who often rush to pick up passengers during peak hours.

Ghana continues to record alarming rates of road accidents, with speeding, driver fatigue, and pedestrian negligence being key contributing factors.

Official NRSA statistics show that from January to September 2025, more than 1,600 lives were lost to road crashes nationwide—a 9% increase over the same period in 2024. The Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern regions account for nearly half of all fatalities.

The NRSA has since intensified public education campaigns, while the Police MTTD continues to carry out highway patrols and random checks on commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Safety advocates have renewed calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, installation of more speed cameras, and better pedestrian management systems along major highways.

Residents of Tuba and Kasoa have also appealed for improved lighting, pedestrian crossings, and sustained police presence to curb reckless driving and jaywalking—two persistent dangers in the area.

Authorities have yet to release the names of the victims pending identification and notification of next of kin. Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service is urging motorists to exercise caution, particularly along high-speed routes with frequent pedestrian activity.

The NRSA has also reiterated that most road crashes in Ghana are preventable if drivers adhere to speed limits and remain attentive behind the wheel.

Sunday’s tragedy at Tuba adds to a growing list of fatal crashes highlighting the urgent need for coordinated road safety interventions across Ghana. As investigations continue, the incident serves as a sobering reminder of how a single moment’s decision on the road can result in irreversible loss.

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