At least 13 people have been confirmed dead following the Odumase Konongo crash, a fatal three-vehicle collision that occurred on the busy Kumasi-Accra Highway in the Ashanti Region.
The accident involved a cargo truck loaded with tomatoes, a passenger bus, and a fuel tanker that was reportedly not carrying fuel at the time of the crash.
Several other passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby health facilities for medical attention as emergency teams continued rescue and recovery operations at the scene.
The Odumase Konongo crash has renewed concerns about road safety on one of Ghana’s busiest transport corridors, which frequently records heavy commercial vehicle movement between the Ashanti Region and the national capital.
Details of Odumase Konongo Crash
The exact cause of the accident has not yet been officially confirmed by authorities.
However, eyewitness accounts suggest that the collision may have occurred after an alleged wrongful overtaking manoeuvre, leading to a head-on collision involving the three vehicles.
The impact left several victims trapped, prompting emergency responders, including security agencies and rescue personnel, to move quickly to the scene.
The injured were evacuated and transported to health facilities for treatment, while authorities began investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Heavy traffic after fatal Konongo accident
The Odumase Konongo crash has caused significant traffic disruption along the Kumasi-Accra Highway, with long queues forming as rescue teams worked to clear the accident scene.
Drivers and commuters using the route have been urged to exercise caution while approaching the area as emergency operations continue.
The highway remains one of Ghana’s most important road links, connecting major commercial centres and serving thousands of passengers and freight operators daily.
Second crash reported near Konongo
Concerns over road safety heightened further after reports of another accident at Dadieso, also near Konongo, shortly after the first collision.
Authorities have not yet provided full details of the second incident, but the development has increased calls for motorists to exercise greater caution on the highway.
Officials are expected to provide further updates as investigations into both incidents continue.
Road safety concerns after Odumase Konongo crash
The latest incident adds to ongoing concerns about road crashes in Ghana, with road safety advocates repeatedly calling for improved driver discipline, enforcement of traffic regulations and better safety measures on major highways.
Transport operators and motorists have often been advised to avoid dangerous overtaking, speeding and fatigued driving, which remain among the major factors linked to road accidents.
The final casualty figure from the Odumase Konongo crash could change as authorities continue rescue operations and monitor the condition of injured victims receiving treatment.