Four people have died and one person is receiving treatment after a head-on collision between two vehicles led to a fire outbreak near Anyinasin Junction in the early hours of Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
The tragic accident occurred when a Hyundai Mighty truck (GE 1913-16), travelling from Asamankese towards Bunso, collided with a Man Diesel trailer (GS 236-12) en route from Kumasi to Accra.
Eyewitnesses say the trailer veered off its lane and crashed into the oncoming truck, forcing it into a nearby bush. The impact triggered a fire that quickly engulfed both vehicles.
The Bunso Fire Station received a distress call at 05:49 hours and arrived at the scene at 06:00 hours, where the fire had already reached a fully developed stage.
Firefighters, led by ADO II Emmanuel Otam Annan, brought the blaze under control at 06:25 hours and fully extinguished it by 06:50 hours.
Four victims trapped in the Hyundai truck were burnt beyond recognition. A female survivor, rescued by bystanders before the arrival of firefighters, is currently on admission at the Akim Asafo Health Centre. Three occupants of the trailer reportedly escaped unhurt before the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames.
The charred bodies were retrieved by firefighters and handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigations. Both vehicles were completely destroyed.
The cause of the crash and subsequent fire remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), with support from the Ghana Police Service, managed the scene and restored traffic flow by 09:06 hours.
GNFS commended its personnel for their swift response and professionalism, while also expressing appreciation to the Police for their support. The Service further cautioned motorists to adhere strictly to road safety regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
Source: adomonline.com
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