The death toll from the fatal road crash involving a State Transport Company (STC) bus, a fuel tanker, a Mitsubishi pick-up, and a Kia Sorento at Etukrom near Bonsu Junction in the Eastern Region has risen to three.

Eastern Regional Fire Service Public Relations Officer, DOIII Ohemeng Adu Aaron, confirmed the update to MyJoyOnline. The latest casualty is an 11-year-old girl who succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash, which occurred on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Two people were initially confirmed dead after the accident, which left the STC bus, the fuel tanker, and the Mitsubishi pick-up completely burnt, while the Kia Sorento was extensively damaged.

Seven injured persons, including five males and two females, were initially transported to Hawa Memorial Hospital for medical attention. However, one of the injured victims in the Kia Sorento, the 11-year-old girl, later passed away while receiving treatment.

The identities of the deceased are yet to be formally released.

Emergency response teams from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and other agencies were deployed to the scene to contain the situation and rescue victims.

The vehicles involved in the accident include a fuel tanker, a Mitsubishi pick-up with registration number GE 8602-17, a Kia Sorento with registration number GT 8601-14, and an STC bus with registration number GS 7050-22.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the relevant authorities. The Eastern Regional Police Command is expected to provide further details as investigations progress.

Road safety advocates have renewed calls for enhanced safety measures on the country's highways following the latest tragedy, which has brought sorrow to families and communities in the affected areas.