BY Grace Zigah
A fatal accident on the Kumasi–Accra highway has claimed four lives and left 13 others injured at Asuboi in the Ayensuano District in the Eastern Region, on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
The accident involved a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus with registration number GW-5535-24, which was traveling from Kumasi to Accra.
According to police and eyewitness reports, the tragedy occurred when one of the bus’s tyres burst while in motion, causing the driver to lose control.
The vehicle veered off the road and somersaulted several times before coming to a halt.
Victims and Casualties
In all, 17 passengers were on board—11 males and 6 females. Sadly, four people lost their lives instantly, comprising three men and one woman.
Their bodies have since been deposited at the morgue for preservation and identification.
The injured, numbering 13, sustained varying degrees of injuries. Emergency teams and Good Samaritans rushed them to the Nsawam Government Hospital and the Suhum Government Hospital for treatment. Medical personnel say some victims remain in critical condition.
Vehicle and Property Damage
The accident also resulted in partial damage to the Sprinter bus.
Passengers’ personal belongings, including bags, footwear, and food items, were scattered across the road after the crash.
Police later moved to secure the items while ensuring the free flow of traffic on the busy highway.
Accident-Prone Stretch of Highway
The Kumasi–Accra highway, particularly the Asuboi–Suhum stretch, has long been notorious for fatal accidents.
Overspeeding, tyre bursts, and driver fatigue are among the leading causes of crashes reported on the road in recent years.
