Several people were hurt when armed criminals attacked passengers on the Accra-Kumasi highway Tuesday night. The attackers stole belongings from the travellers.

The Ghana Police Service has started a search for the individuals involved in the robbery.

The exact number of injured persons has not been detailed by police.

The incident happened on a major route connecting two of Ghana's key cities.

This road is frequently used by both commercial and private vehicles.

The police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Investigations into the attack are ongoing.