Thirteen passengers have been seriously injured, while eleven others sustained minor injuries, after a Sprinter Benz bus with registration number GW 8172-22 collided with a Nissan pickup, registered GN 3611-24, at Gomoa Mprumen Junction on the Winneba-Mankesim Highway in the Central Region.

All 25 injured passengers are receiving treatment at Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital and Apam St Luke Catholic Hospital following the accident on the highway.

Speaking to Adom News, Apam District Fire Service Commander, DO2 Anthony Kwesi Rhule, revealed that the Sprinter Benz bus was travelling from Accra to Cape Coast, while the Nissan pickup was heading from Cape Coast to Accra.

The accident occurred when the driver of the pickup made an illegal U-turn at Gomoa Mprumen Junction.

DO2 Anthony Kwesi Rhule stated that the Sprinter driver, who was speeding, failed to control the vehicle when he noticed the pickup making the wrongful U-turn on the highway.

The Apam District Fire Service Commander confirmed that 25 people were involved in the accident but, fortunately, no fatalities were recorded.

He also advised drivers using the Kasoa-Cape Coast highway to avoid reckless speeding and dangerous overtaking.

Additionally, he urged passengers to be vigilant and monitor drivers’ behaviour to help prevent frequent accidents on the route.