Several People Feared Dead, Others Injured in Kwashieman Accident
- A severe road crash involving a truck loaded with onions and a bus carrying church members for a convention happened at the Kwashieman traffic light
- The tragic accident occurred on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at around 4 AM, when other road users were awake
- The police said that investigations are underway since they have yet to determine the number of casualties due to the severity of the crash
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A road crash at Kwashieman in the Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly, of the Greater Accra Region, left many people feared dead.
The collision, involving a passenger bus and a truck, occurred on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at around 4 AM.
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Eyewitnesses said the Grand Bird bus, which was involved in the accident, was travelling from Takoradi towards Sowutuom.
The bus was turning at the Kwashieman traffic light when a truck loaded with onions approached the intersection from the Lapaz direction.
Reports indicate that the bus was carrying people who were attending a Convention. Meanwhile, the truck loaded with onions was heading towards the Kasoa stretch.
Reports suggest that the truck was moving on an amber light when the bus driver took the turn.
Despite repeated honking by the truck driver to alert the bus to clear the intersection, the two vehicles collided, resulting in a powerful impact.
The truck moved off its path due to the force of the crash. The truck loaded with onions veered into pedestrians who had gathered at the traffic light, waiting to cross the road.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as devastating, with the extent of damage and injuries creating panic among bystanders.
According to the police, they have yet to determine the number of casualties due to the severity of the crash. Investigations into the incident are currently underway.
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Reactions to Kwashieman accident
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the accident which occurred at the Kwashieman traffic light. Read them below:
@Okwanfour said:
"Thinking of the families affected by this collision. May those who lost their lives rest in peace, and I hope those injured get the urgent care they need. Terrible news for a Good Friday."
@AChelsea4ever wrote:
"That’s what the leaders want so they will have cameras on them condoning people smh they never fix the problem they until something happens."
@Godsway630 said:
"This is very sad."
@AsapLastkvng wrote:
"If they say they should leave the road side and not sell there too problem…This our country erhhh. Hmm."
Source: YEN.com.gh
