A Ford bus and an ambulance collided head-on, killing 15 passengers. The crash occurred on Tuesday before 2 p.m. Police confirmed the fatalities.
The accident took place in the Potrikrom township. This area is in the Ahafo Ano South East District of the Ashanti Region.
The Kumasi-Sunyani highway was the location of the tragic event. The specific mile marker or a more precise location was not immediately available.
Authorities stated that the collision was head-on. This suggests a high-impact crash between the two vehicles.
Emergency services responded to the scene. Details about the injured or the condition of survivors were not immediately released.
The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. They will determine the factors that led to the collision.
Road safety officials are reviewing the incident. They will assess measures to prevent similar accidents on this highway.
The impact of this crash highlights ongoing road safety concerns. Many lives are lost each year due to traffic accidents across the nation.