Two Burnt to Death, Two Hospitalized in Offinso Road Crash
A tragic early morning accident in Offinso leaves two dead and two fighting for their lives.
- Two people, including a building materials trader and a mini truck driver, were burnt to death in a road crash at Offinso Old Town
- Two others, including the trailer driver and his assistant, are seriously injured and receiving treatment at a local hospital
- Authorities have launched investigations into the cause of the accident, and the bodies of the deceased have been taken to the morgue for further examination
Two people were burnt to death in a horrific road accident at Offinso Old Town in the Ashanti Region, while two others are receiving treatment for serious injuries.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, January 12, 2026, involving a saloon car, a trailer (registration GR-1357-W), and a mini truck transporting building materials.
Eyewitnesses reported that the victims were traveling from Kumasi to Offinso when the crash took place. The female victim, a building materials trader, and the driver of the mini truck died on the spot after the vehicle burst into flames, leaving their bodies severely burnt.
The injured, including the trailer driver and his assistant, have been admitted to a local hospital, where they are receiving treatment.
Authorities have launched investigations into the cause of the accident, while the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital morgue for further examination.
