Ten commuters are nursing various degrees of injury following a violent three-vehicle collision at Kubease on the ever-busy Konongo–Kumasi Highway in the Ashanti Region.

The accident, which occurred on Thursday, 5th March 2026, involved a high-occupancy intercity bus and two heavy-duty trucks, leading to a complex rescue operation by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

According to official reports from the Ashanti Regional GNFS, the crash involved an STC bus (GS 7045-22), a Volvo truck (GN 4093-21), and a Benz Atego truck (GR 7972-17). The impact was so severe that it left the highway momentarily impassable as emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage.

First responders arrived to find a scene of mangled metal and distressed passengers. Among the critically injured were Madam Ampofo Manu and Mr Benjamin Akpana, who were immediately stabilised and evacuated to the Asante Akyem Central Municipal Hospital and the Ejisu Government Hospital for urgent medical attention.

The most delicate part of the operation involved the driver of the STC bus, Mr Isaac Yigah, who became pinned within his cabin due to the structural collapse of the vehicle’s front section. A specialist extrication team, led by AStnO Danku Christian, successfully cut through the wreckage to retrieve him.

The aftermath of the collision revealed the sheer force of the encounter:

• STC Bus: Suffered total devastation to its front portion.
• Volvo Truck: The cowl was completely mangled.
• Benz Atego: Sustained heavy impact damage specifically on the driver’s side.

In a formal statement released following the operation, the GNFS commended the speed of its personnel in preventing further loss of life.

“The GNFS noted that its personnel responded swiftly to the scene, rescuing the trapped driver and assisting the injured victims. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation,” the Regional Command confirmed.

As the injured continue their recovery, motor traffic investigators are on-site to determine whether mechanical failure or human error triggered the pile-up on this critical transport artery.