Eight people have died following a fatal accident involving a Sprinter van, a long bus, and a Toyota Corolla at New Ayaase in the Adansi-Fomena District on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
The crash occurred when a Sprinter bus travelling from Kumasi to Fosu attempted a dangerous overtaking of a Toyota Corolla heading towards Fomena.
In the process, the Sprinter collided head-on with an oncoming long bus from Kumasi, forcing the Corolla to veer off the road uncontrollably.
Speaking to Citi News, Isaac Adjei, the Assembly Member for Fomena East Electoral Area, stated that the impact was so severe that the Sprinter split into two, with one half somersaulting off the road.
victims died on the spot, while two others died at the hospital.
He stressed the need for speed ramps in the area to curb reckless driving and prevent future tragedies.
