By Ghana News 
A devastating road accident at Peki-Tsame in the Volta Region has resulted in 15 deaths and left 25 others with varying degrees of injury. The incident occurred during the early hours of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, near the Peki Senior High School, when two vehicles collided in a head-on impact.
Emergency teams from the Peki Fire Station arrived at the scene quickly to manage the crisis. They successfully extricated the survivors, ensuring that the 25 injured individuals received immediate attention and were moved to the hospital.
The crash involved a Mercedes-Benz container truck heading from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus traveling from Battor to Kabiti. While the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed the details of the collision, the exact cause remains under investigation by authorities.
Key facts regarding the scale of the accident include:
- A total of 40 people were aboard the involved vehicles at the time of the crash.
- The passenger manifest included 21 males, 15 females, and four children.
- The 15 deceased individuals comprised nine males and six females.
- Rescue teams safely removed 23 adults and two children from the wreckage.
- All survivors were transported to the Peki Government Hospital for urgent medical care.
The Ghana National Fire Service is working closely with the police to process the scene and handle the remains of the deceased. Bodies have been conveyed to the hospital mortuary for preservation while investigators gather evidence to determine what went wrong on that stretch of road.
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of road safety compliance. The GNFS has extended its deepest condolences to the grieving families. Furthermore, they have issued a strong advisory to all motorists to avoid reckless driving behaviors.
Drivers are urged to exercise maximum caution and strictly adhere to road traffic regulations to protect lives. Authorities remain committed to thorough investigations and will provide further updates as they uncover the specific circumstances that led to this national tragedy.
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Source: ghananewspage.com