At least 13 people have been confirmed dead following a three-vehicle collision at Odumase, near Konongo, on the Kumasi–Accra Highway in the Ashanti Region.
The crash involved a cargo truck transporting tomatoes, a passenger bus and a fuel tanker, which was not carrying fuel at the time of the accident.
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Although the cause of the crash has not been officially established, eyewitnesses said it followed an alleged wrongful overtaking manoeuvre that resulted in a head-on collision.
Emergency responders rescued trapped victims and transported several injured passengers to nearby health facilities for treatment.
The accident caused heavy traffic congestion on the busy highway as security agencies and emergency personnel carried out rescue and recovery operations.
Meanwhile, another road crash was reported shortly afterwards at Dadieso, also near Konongo, raising further concerns over road safety on the Kumasi-Accra Highway.
Authorities say the death toll stands at 13 but could rise as rescue efforts continue and critically injured victims receive medical care.
