Four people have died in a road crash at Esuehyia Junction on the Apam-Mankesim Highway in the Central Region.The accident occurred at about 10 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, and involved a Toyota Vitz with registration number “GM 3758-26” and a DAF passenger bus with foreign registration number “SGB 897XB”. Editorial Standards
According to the Central Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), personnel from the Mankesim Fire Station responded to the incident after receiving information about the collision.Upon arrival, the fire officers found four people trapped inside the Toyota Vitz.
The victims comprised three males and one female.The GNFS said its personnel worked to extricate the occupants from the damaged vehicle.
The four victims were subsequently confirmed dead by personnel from the National Ambulance Service who were also present at the scene.
“The crew extricated the four trapped victims from the mangled Toyota Vitz vehicle and they were confirmed dead by the National Ambulance Service who were also at the scene.
They were then handed over to the Ghana Police Service,” the GNFS statement said.The bodies were handed over to the Ghana Police Service for the necessary procedures and further investigation.Six occupants of the DAF passenger bus sustained minor injuries in the crash.
The available report did not indicate the full extent of their injuries or provide details about whether they required hospital admission.
The GNFS said the DAF bus was travelling from Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria when it crashed into the Toyota Vitz, which was also travelling towards Cape Coast.
The collision occurred along the Apam-Mankesim Highway, a major route connecting communities within the Central Region and serving motorists travelling between parts of Ghana and neighbouring countries.
The circumstances that led to the collision have not yet been fully established. It remains unclear what factors contributed to the crash, including the speed of the vehicles, road conditions, visibility or other possible circumstances.
The Ghana Police Service is expected to investigate the incident and establish the sequence of events leading to the collision.Such investigations are important in determining how the crash occurred and whether any contributing factors can be identified. Corrections Policy
Until the findings are made public, speculation about the cause of the accident should be avoided.The incident adds to concerns about road safety on Ghana’s highways, where crashes involving commercial vehicles and private cars can result in serious injuries and fatalities.
The presence of an international passenger bus in the crash also highlights the importance of road safety for both domestic and cross-border transport operators.
Drivers operating on long-distance routes are expected to exercise caution, observe speed limits and remain attentive to road conditions and other road users.
Vehicle maintenance, responsible driving and compliance with road traffic regulations are important measures that can help reduce the risk of serious crashes.
.For the families of the four deceased persons, however, the immediate concern is the loss of their loved ones. The identities of the victims had not been publicly released in the information available.
The six passengers who sustained minor injuries are also expected to receive any necessary medical attention following the collision.
The response by the Mankesim Fire Station and the National Ambulance Service underscores the role of emergency services in road crash situations.
Fire personnel are often required to use specialised equipment to rescue people trapped in damaged vehicles, while ambulance teams provide emergency care and assess victims at the scene.
The Ghana National Fire Service continues to urge motorists to exercise caution on the roads, particularly at night and along highways where visibility and driving conditions may present additional risks. Newscard
The Esuehyia Junction crash is expected to prompt further attention to road safety along the Apam-Mankesim route, although no specific road defect or hazard has been identified as a cause of this particular incident.
As investigations continue, authorities may provide additional information about the identities of the deceased, the condition of the injured passengers and the circumstances surrounding the collision.
For now, the confirmed details are that four people died after a Toyota Vitz and a DAF passenger bus collided at Esuehyia Junction, while six bus occupants sustained minor injuries.
The incident serves as another reminder of the importance of careful driving, vehicle roadworthiness and strict adherence to traffic regulations in preventing avoidable road tragedies.