15 killed, 25 injured in Peki-Tsame road crash

Fifteen people have been confirmed dead and 25 others injured following a head-on collision between a container truck and a passenger bus at Peki-Tsame in the Volta Region.

According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the crash occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, near Peki Senior High School.

The accident involved a Mercedes-Benz container truck with registration number WR 1553-C travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus with registration number GR 3215-E travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.

A total of 40 people were involved in the crash, comprising 21 males, 15 females and four children.

Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station responded to the scene and carried out a rescue operation that led to the extrication of 25 injured victims, including 23 adults and two children.

The GNFS said 15 people lost their lives in the accident, made up of nine males and six females.

The injured were transported to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were handed over to the Police and conveyed to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

The Ghana National Fire Service extended its condolences to the bereaved families and urged motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices and exercise caution on the roads to help prevent accidents.