A collision involving three vehicles at Odumase, near Konongo, on the Kumasi-Accra Highway has left 13 people feared dead, with several others sustaining injuries.
The crash, which occurred in the Ashanti Region, involved a passenger bus, a cargo truck loaded with tomatoes and an empty fuel tanker. The impact of the collision left several passengers trapped in the mangled vehicles, prompting an emergency response.
Although the exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined, eyewitnesses told authorities that the accident may have been triggered by an alleged wrongful overtaking attempt, resulting in a devastating head-on collision.
Emergency responders, including rescue personnel, quickly arrived at the scene to extricate victims from the wreckage.
The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, while the bodies of those killed were removed from the crash site.
The incident has also caused significant traffic congestion along the busy Kumasi-Accra Highway, with motorists advised to exercise caution as emergency operations continue.
