Tragedy on the N6: One Dead, 37 Injured in Suhum-Mankrong Highway Crash
SUHUM-MANKRONG — The Accra-Kumasi Highway has once again lived up to its reputation as one of the most dangerous stretches for commuters following a devastating collision at Mankrong on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
What was supposed to be a standard weekend journey turned into a scene of chaos and mourning, leaving one person dead and nearly 40 others battling various degrees of injuries.
The Crash: Speed and Chaos
The accident, which occurred in the early morning hours, involved a 40-seater Zhong Tong bus (Registration: AS 7022-21) and a heavy-duty Man Diesel truck (Registration: GW 3969-U).
According to eyewitnesses at the scene, the bus appeared to be traveling at a high velocity when it lost control and slammed into the truck while both vehicles were in motion. The impact was so severe that the front of the bus was completely mangled, trapping passengers inside the twisted metal.
Swift Response Saves Lives
Emergency response was swift. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received a distress call at exactly 6:59 AM.
A rescue crew, led by ADO II Bernard Boamah, arrived on the scene by 7:07 AM—just eight minutes later. The firefighters worked frantically to extricate the deceased from the wreckage and assist the injured, who were visibly shaken and bloodied.
Speaking after the rescue operation, ADO II Boamah noted the disparity in damage:
“While the truck sustained only minor rear damage, the bus was a total wreck.”
The GNFS team remained on-site for several hours to clear debris and restore traffic flow, which had backed up for miles in the morning heat.
The Human Toll
Statistics from the scene confirm that a total of 37 passengers were affected, consisting of:
- 21 males
- 16 females
While the occupants of the Man Diesel truck miraculously escaped without a scratch, the bus passengers were not as lucky. Many were rushed to the Suhum Government Hospital for emergency treatment, where doctors and nurses have been working around the clock to stabilize them.
As the new week begins, this tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the critical need for speed regulation on our highways. For the families of the 37 injured, the year
