15 Killed, 25 Injured in Fatal Road Crash at Peki-Tsame
๐ Peki-Tsame, Volta Region โข by Kofi Asare โข Jun 02, 2026
At least 15 people have been confirmed dead, while 25 others sustained injuries, following a devastating road traffic collision at Peki-Tsame in the Volta Region on Tuesday morning.
The tragic accident occurred in the early hours of June 2, 2026, near Peki Senior High School, involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus.
According to preliminary reports, the container truck was travelling from Nkwanta towards Accra, while the passenger bus was en route from Battor to Kabiti when the two vehicles collided.
Emergency responders and local residents rushed to the scene to assist victims trapped in the wreckage. The injured were transported to nearby health facilities for medical treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and identification.
Authorities have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The exact cause of the collision remains unknown, although police are expected to examine factors such as speed, road conditions, and driver conduct.
The incident has once again raised concerns about road safety on major highways across Ghana, with calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent further loss of life.
The tragic accident occurred in the early hours of June 2, 2026, near Peki Senior High School, involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus.
According to preliminary reports, the container truck was travelling from Nkwanta towards Accra, while the passenger bus was en route from Battor to Kabiti when the two vehicles collided.
Emergency responders and local residents rushed to the scene to assist victims trapped in the wreckage. The injured were transported to nearby health facilities for medical treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and identification.
Authorities have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The exact cause of the collision remains unknown, although police are expected to examine factors such as speed, road conditions, and driver conduct.
The incident has once again raised concerns about road safety on major highways across Ghana, with calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent further loss of life.
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