The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that one person lost their life in a fatal road traffic collision at the Ako Adjei Interchange in Accra during the early hours of Thursday, June 11, 2026.
According to a statement from the Service, the crash involved a KIA Rhino truck with registration number GE 1120-15 and a Zedrive saloon car bearing registration number GW 6334-26.
The GNFS Headquarters Rescue Team received a distress call at 1:16 a.m. and arrived at the scene within six minutes under the leadership of ADO I Yussif Yakubu. Upon arrival, rescuers found the driver of the saloon car trapped inside the mangled vehicle and unresponsive. Medical personnel at the scene later confirmed the victim was dead.
Fire officers conducted a delicate extrication operation, removing the vehicle’s door and steering wheel to safely retrieve the body from the wreckage. The rescue operation was completed at 2:14 a.m.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the saloon car crashed into the rear of a stationary truck believed to have developed a fault and been parked on the roadway. Authorities are continuing investigations to determine the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following the tragedy, the Ghana National Fire Service has urged motorists whose vehicles break down on the road to immediately place reflective warning triangles or other visible warning devices to alert approaching drivers, particularly at night, and reduce the risk of similar accidents.
The Service extended its condolences to the bereaved family and reminded all road users to exercise caution and strictly adhere to road safety regulations to help save lives.
