Cape Coast, Ghana – June 19, 2025
A tragic multi-vehicle accident occurred today at a junction near the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana’s Central Region, close to the university’s first gate. The collision, which took place between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM GMT, involved three cars and a tricycle taxi (locally known as a "Pragya"). Unverified reports suggest at least five fatalities, with several others injured, though official casualty figures are yet to be confirmed. Eyewitnesses described the scene as "horrific," attributing the crash to possible reckless driving, wrongful overtaking, or poor traffic management at the busy junction.
Emergency services, including the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, and National Ambulance Service, responded swiftly, transporting the injured to Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and UCC Hospital. The Ghana Police Service is investigating the cause of the accident and is appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage from the UCC junction during the time of the incident.
No official statement has been released by UCC or the Ghanaian government as of 11:22 PM GMT. The incident has heightened concerns about traffic safety at the UCC junction, prompting urgent demands for action to prevent future tragedies.
A tragic multi-vehicle accident occurred today at a junction near the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana’s Central Region, close to the university’s first gate. The collision, which took place between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM GMT, involved three cars and a tricycle taxi (locally known as a "Pragya"). Unverified reports suggest at least five fatalities, with several others injured, though official casualty figures are yet to be confirmed. Eyewitnesses described the scene as "horrific," attributing the crash to possible reckless driving, wrongful overtaking, or poor traffic management at the busy junction.
Emergency services, including the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, and National Ambulance Service, responded swiftly, transporting the injured to Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and UCC Hospital. The Ghana Police Service is investigating the cause of the accident and is appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage from the UCC junction during the time of the incident.
No official statement has been released by UCC or the Ghanaian government as of 11:22 PM GMT. The incident has heightened concerns about traffic safety at the UCC junction, prompting urgent demands for action to prevent future tragedies.