One Injured in Fresh Multi-Vehicle Crash on Ofankor–Pokuase Stretch
Four vehicles involved in latest crash, with one person seriously injured
- One seriously injured in crash
- Four vehicles involved
- Speed cameras urged on stretch
One person has sustained serious injuries in another multi-vehicle crash on the Ofankor–Pokuase stretch of the Accra–Kumasi Highway, less than a week after a separate accident on the same stretch claimed 12 lives.
The latest crash occurred on Wednesday morning and involved four vehicles: a VIP bus, a military vehicle, a Toyota Vitz and a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
No deaths were recorded in the latest incident, but one person sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a medical facility for treatment.
The crash has, however, caused heavy traffic congestion on the Kumasi-bound lanes, leaving motorists stranded in significant delays.
MCE Blames Driver Indiscipline
The Ga North Municipal Chief Executive, Akwetey Agbo, has attributed the recurring crashes on the stretch to driver indiscipline and called for the installation of speed cameras to help curb speeding.
He urged motorists to exercise greater caution, particularly when descending from the John Teye area towards Pokuase.
Mr Agbo said continuous public education, coupled with stricter enforcement of speed limits, would be necessary to reduce crashes along the corridor.
He further called for the installation of speed cameras, insisting that motorists who violate traffic regulations must face sanctions.
History of Crashes
The latest incident has renewed concerns about road safety on the Ofankor–Pokuase corridor, particularly around the John Teye descent.
The stretch has recorded several serious crashes over the years. In November 2016, an articulated truck reportedly suffered brake failure while descending from John Teye towards Pokuase and crashed into seven vehicles, killing two people and injuring three others.
Road users have also raised concerns about conditions on the wider Achimota–Pokuase corridor, including inadequate street lighting and traffic management challenges.
The latest crash is expected to intensify calls for stronger enforcement of traffic regulations, improved road safety measures and closer monitoring of motorists along the busy corridor.
