JUST IN: VIP Bus Collides with Truck Near Tuna – Multiple Casualties Reported
📍 Accra • by Znews • May 30, 2026
TUNA, SAVANNAH REGION – A tragic road accident involving a luxury VIP bus has left several passengers severely injured this afternoon on the main route to Wa.
The bus, a VIP service vehicle registered as GX-9098-23, was traveling en route to Wa when it collided head-on (or side-swiped) a heavy-duty truck near a police checkpoint/junction in the vicinity of Tuna.
What We Know So Far
According to preliminary eyewitness reports, the accident occurred near a “police junction”—a known traffic control point in the area. The bus was at high speed when the driver reportedly lost control or failed to brake in time, crashing violently into the truck.
Vehicle: VIP Bus (GX-9098-23)
Location: Near Tuna, along the Wa highway
Collision: Bus vs. Truck
Casualties: Several passengers confirmed with severe injuries; no official death toll yet.
Emergency Response
Police and emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after the incident. The severely injured are being extricated from the mangled wreckage and transported to nearby medical facilities in Tuna and Wa.
“The priority now is saving lives. Many of the passengers are trapped with broken limbs and head trauma,” a first responder told our reporter.
Road Closure Advisory
Motorists traveling from Damongo to Wa are advised to use alternative routes or expect long delays as rescue teams and police investigators clear the wreckage.
Investigation
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Early speculation points to brake failure, reckless driving, or poor visibility at the police junction. The driver of the truck is currently in custody assisting with inquiries.
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The bus, a VIP service vehicle registered as GX-9098-23, was traveling en route to Wa when it collided head-on (or side-swiped) a heavy-duty truck near a police checkpoint/junction in the vicinity of Tuna.
What We Know So Far
According to preliminary eyewitness reports, the accident occurred near a “police junction”—a known traffic control point in the area. The bus was at high speed when the driver reportedly lost control or failed to brake in time, crashing violently into the truck.
Vehicle: VIP Bus (GX-9098-23)
Location: Near Tuna, along the Wa highway
Collision: Bus vs. Truck
Casualties: Several passengers confirmed with severe injuries; no official death toll yet.
Emergency Response
Police and emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after the incident. The severely injured are being extricated from the mangled wreckage and transported to nearby medical facilities in Tuna and Wa.
“The priority now is saving lives. Many of the passengers are trapped with broken limbs and head trauma,” a first responder told our reporter.
Road Closure Advisory
Motorists traveling from Damongo to Wa are advised to use alternative routes or expect long delays as rescue teams and police investigators clear the wreckage.
Investigation
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Early speculation points to brake failure, reckless driving, or poor visibility at the police junction. The driver of the truck is currently in custody assisting with inquiries.
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