Twelve people narrowly escaped fatal injuries on Monday afternoon after a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus was involved in a road traffic accident along the Atibie–Nkawkaw stretch in the Eastern Region.
The incident, which occurred on November 2, 2026, prompted a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) following a distress call received by the Mpraeso Fire Station at 15:54 hours.
A specialized rescue team, led by Assistant Divisional Officer Grade II (ADO II) Amoako, was immediately dispatched to the location at 15:56 hours, arriving on the scene within eight minutes to secure the area and assess the situation.
Upon arrival, the crew discovered that the commercial vehicle, bearing registration number GT 5998-21, had suffered extensive damage to its front compartment after losing control on the descent.
Following a thorough search of the vehicle and the immediate surroundings, emergency responders confirmed that all twelve occupants were safely evacuated without any recorded fatalities.
Detailing the circumstances surrounding the crash, the driver revealed that the vehicle suffered a mechanical fault while in transit.
“The brakes failed while I was navigating the road,” the driver recounted to officers at the scene, explaining how the sudden mechanical malfunction led to the impact.
The rescue team subsequently utilized heavy-duty ropes to retrieve personal belongings and a car carrier that had plunged into a nearby pit during the incident.
In a statement issued on Sunday, November 8, 2026, by the Eastern Regional Public Relations Office of the GNFS, authorities confirmed the success of the rescue operation and reiterated the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, particularly regarding braking systems on hilly terrains such as the Atibie-Nkawkaw road.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
