A multi-vehicle crash on the Ofankor–Pokuase stretch of the Accra–Kumasi Highway occurred on Wednesday morning, marking the fourth incident in the past week following a separate accident on the same stretch that resulted in the loss of 12 lives. The crash involved four vehicles: a VIP bus, a military vehicle, a Toyota Vitz, and a four-wheel-drive vehicle. No deaths were recorded in the latest incident, but one person sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a medical facility for treatment. The crash has caused significant traffic congestion on the Kumasi-bound lanes, leading to substantial delays for motorists. The Ga North Municipal Chief Executive, Akwetey Agbo, has attributed the recurring crashes to driver indiscipline and has called for the installation of speed cameras to help curb speeding. He urged motorists to exercise greater caution, particularly when descending from the John Teye area towards Pokuase, emphasizing that drivers should slow down when approaching Pokuase. ‘All this is as a result of indiscipline because if you are descending from John Teye to Pokuase, why must you get an incident in such a short distance?’ he asked. He said drivers should slow down when approaching Pokuase, noting that the relatively short distance between John Teye and Pokuase requires motorists to exercise caution and obey speed limits. ‘If drivers obey the traffic regulations, there shouldn’t be a crash over this short distance. If you move from John Teye to Pokuase, it is a short distance, which means you will need to slow down towards Pokuase,’ he said. Mr. Agbo also highlighted the need for continuous public education and stricter enforcement of speed limits. ‘What we can do to address this situation is continuous education, and we have to mount speed limit cameras on this stretch. Any driver who falls foul of the law must be dealt with,’ he said. The latest incident has renewed concerns about road safety on the Ofankor–Pokuase corridor, particularly around the John Teye descent. The stretch has recorded several serious crashes over the years. In November 2016, an articulated truck reportedly suffered brake failure while descending from John Teye towards Pokuase and crashed into seven vehicles, killing two people and injuring three others. Road users have also raised concerns about conditions on the wider Achimota–Pokuase corridor. In March 2026, motorists complained about non-functioning streetlights, with reports indicating that large portions of the route from Ofankor through John Teye to the Pokuase Interchange were poorly lit at night. Traffic management on the corridor has also been affected by ongoing works on the Ofankor–Nsawam Road. A traffic diversion introduced in July 2026 moved some Kumasi-bound traffic onto a service road between Festus and Sapeiman, while also affecting routes around Pokuase and Amasaman. The latest crash is expected to intensify calls for stronger enforcement of traffic regulations, improved road safety measures, and closer monitoring of motorists along the busy corridor. The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and authorities are exploring potential solutions to prevent future incidents.”}” ,
Source: Adom Online
