A major road traffic accident occurred on the Kpeve–Asikuma road at Anyensu, near Peki in the Volta Region, on Friday, March 27, involving a Howo trailer (CW-2026-25).

According to a post shared on Facebook by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the crash, which took place at approximately 17:29 pm, prompted a response from the Peki Fire Station.

The distress call was promptly received, and within ten minutes, a rescue team, led by Assistant Station Officer (ASTN.O) Jonas Amenorfe, arrived at the scene at 17:39 pm.

Upon reaching the location, the crew found the trailer’s carriage lying on its side, severely damaged, with the head of the trailer detached from the main body. The vehicle was carrying 340 sacks of dried cassava from Kpandai to Juapong when it overturned.

Trapped inside the wreckage were the driver, Enoch Amo, aged 28, and his mate, Osei Kwabena, 32. The two men were unable to free themselves from the twisted metal and debris of the truck.

GNFS utilised specialised extrication equipment to safely rescue both victims from the wreckage.

After being freed, Amo and Kwabena were immediately transported to Peki Government Hospital for medical treatment.

"Arriving at 1739 hours, GNFS rescuers found the vehicle’s carriage lying on its side and extensively damaged, with the head detached from the main body while conveying 340 sacks of dried cassava from Kpandai to Juapong. The driver, Enoch Amo (28), and his mate, Osei Kwabena (32), were trapped in the wreckage," the post read.

GNFS noted that despite the severity of the crash, no fatalities were reported, and both men are expected to recover. The condition of the two victims remains stable.

Authorities have not yet disclosed the exact cause of the accident, and investigations are ongoing. ADO I Godwin G. Gbedemah, the District Fire Commander, was present at the scene to offer technical support to the rescue operation.

"The cause of the accident is under investigation. The District Fire Commander, ADO I Godwin G. Gbedemah, was at the scene to provide technical support," the statement concluded.