A tragic accident on the Walewale highway in the Northeast Region claimed the lives of nine people and left 15 others severely injured on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in the afternoon. The incident occurred when a Sprinter vehicle travelling from Kumasi to Nalerigu crashed into a stationary long truck near Walewale township. The bodies of the deceased have been taken to the Walewale Government Hospital, where the injured victims are also receiving treatment.
A source from the hospital confirmed the incident, stating that the victims were rushed there around 1:30 PM. Eyewitnesses reported that the Sprinter vehicle was travelling from Kumasi, while a long truck was parked on the shoulder of the highway, facing Bolgatanga. According to the witnesses, the Sprinter driver was speeding as he entered the Walewale township. Noticing the parked truck too late, he lost control of the vehicle, which led to the fatal crash.
The impact of the crash left the Sprinter vehicle mangled, trapping several passengers inside. The police have since launched an investigation into the accident to determine the exact cause, Graphic Online has gathered. This accident adds to the growing concerns about road safety and the dangers of speeding on major highways in the country.
By: Mohammed Fugu
