A collision between a Sprinter Benz bus and a Nissan pickup at Gomoa Mprumen Junction on the Winneba-Mankesim Highway has left 25 passengers injured.

The incident occurred in the Central Region, with 13 individuals sustaining serious injuries and 11 others suffering minor wounds.

The injured passengers are currently receiving treatment at the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital and the Apam St. Luke Catholic Hospital.

In an interview with Adom News, Apam District Fire Service Commander, DO2 Anthony Kwesi Rhule, explained that the Sprinter Benz bus, registered GW 8172-22, was travelling from Accra to Cape Coast. The Nissan pickup, with registration GN 3611-24, was moving in the opposite direction, from Cape Coast to Accra.

According to DO2 Rhule, the accident happened when the driver of the pickup made an illegal U-turn at Gomoa Mprumen Junction. He further explained that the Sprinter driver, who was reportedly speeding, lost control of the bus upon noticing the pickup’s sudden maneuver.

“Twenty-five people were involved in the accident, but thankfully, no fatalities were recorded,” DO2 Rhule confirmed.

He also issued a caution to drivers using the Kasoa-Cape Coast highway, urging them to avoid reckless speeding and dangerous overtaking.

Additionally, he appealed to passengers to remain alert and monitor drivers’ actions during trips to help reduce the frequency of road accidents on the route.