A devastating road accident on the Kumasi-Accra highway has claimed the lives of approximately 15 members of the Saviour Church of Ghana. The incident occurred in the afternoon hours of Sunday, around 2:30 p.m., on the Atwedie stretch of the highway.
According to preliminary reports, the tragic event involved a collision between a passenger vehicle transporting the church members and a fuel tanker traveling in the opposite direction. Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrific, with emergency responders and bystanders working frantically to rescue survivors and attend to the injured.
The group of church members was reportedly traveling for a religious event when the accident occurred. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene, including personnel from the Ghana Police Service, Fire Service, and the National Ambulance Service. Several injured passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.
Local authorities have since launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. While initial reports suggest a head-on collision, officials are examining whether mechanical failure, road conditions, or driver error played a role in the tragedy.
The Saviour Church of Ghana and the broader community have been left in mourning, with many expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss of life. Church leaders have called for prayers and support for the families of the deceased and the injured.
In the wake of the incident, there have been renewed calls for improved road safety measures across the country, particularly along major highways prone to such fatal accidents.
As investigations continue, the Ghana Police Service has urged motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads and observe all traffic regulations to help prevent similar occurrences.
The identities of the victims are yet to be officially released as authorities work to contact next of kin.
According to preliminary reports, the tragic event involved a collision between a passenger vehicle transporting the church members and a fuel tanker traveling in the opposite direction. Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrific, with emergency responders and bystanders working frantically to rescue survivors and attend to the injured.
The group of church members was reportedly traveling for a religious event when the accident occurred. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene, including personnel from the Ghana Police Service, Fire Service, and the National Ambulance Service. Several injured passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.
Local authorities have since launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. While initial reports suggest a head-on collision, officials are examining whether mechanical failure, road conditions, or driver error played a role in the tragedy.
The Saviour Church of Ghana and the broader community have been left in mourning, with many expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss of life. Church leaders have called for prayers and support for the families of the deceased and the injured.
In the wake of the incident, there have been renewed calls for improved road safety measures across the country, particularly along major highways prone to such fatal accidents.
As investigations continue, the Ghana Police Service has urged motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads and observe all traffic regulations to help prevent similar occurrences.
The identities of the victims are yet to be officially released as authorities work to contact next of kin.
