Four people have been confirmed dead, with 19 others injured, following a fatal road accident on the Buipe–Tamale highway at Sawaba No. 2 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The crash involved a Sprinter Benz bus, with registration number AS 9332-17, travelling from Buipe towards Kumasi, and a trailer truck whose driver reportedly fled the scene after the collision.

According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), personnel from the Buipe Fire Command responded swiftly after receiving a distress call.

By the time firefighters arrived, 19 passengers had already been rescued and transported to the Buipe Government Hospital for treatment.

Fire officers proceeded to extricate three passengers who were trapped in the wreckage of the minibus.

Four feared dead in fatal accident on Buipe-Tamale road

“Four victims — two males and two females lost their lives in the crash. Three died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries at the hospital,” the GNFS report stated.

The bodies of the deceased have been handed over to the police for preservation and further investigations.

The Sprinter bus sustained extensive damage, with preliminary findings indicating that the driver of the trailer truck caused the crash before fleeing the scene.

The GNFS credited the swift response to its team, led by Station Officer II Abubakar M Sheriff, for helping to prevent further casualties and ensuring that survivors received prompt medical attention.

Police have since launched investigations into the incident and are working to track down the driver of the trailer truck.

MRA/VPO

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