Midnight Mayhem on Kintampo Highway: 8 Gone, Dozens Fighting for Life in Deadly Overtake Gone Wrong

Chaos erupted in the early hours of today after a brutal crash on the Kintampo-Tamale highway left at least 8 people dead and 27 others in critical condition. The accident, which happened around 3AM, involved a passenger bus (GS-2564-20) heading toward Widaana in the Pusiga District and a tomato-loaded truck (GR-4958-K) en route to Kumasi. What was supposed to be a routine overnight journey quickly turned into a nightmare. Eyewitnesses say the bus driver attempted a risky overtake of two vehicles but miscalculated, drifting straight into the path of the oncoming truck. The result? A head-on collision so intense it left both vehicles completely wrecked and passengers trapped in twisted metal. “The driver tried to overtake but lost control—it all happened too fast,” the bus mate recounted. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, with Kintampo North Fire officer DOII Dominic Twum confirming that rescue operations were immediately activated. Victims were pulled from the wreckage and rushed to nearby health facilities, many in life-threatening condition. Kintampo North MCE Isaac Donkor didn’t hide his shock, describing the incident as heartbreaking and once again calling attention to the urgent need for better road safety enforcement. The crash site painted a grim picture—wreckage scattered across the road, injured victims crying for help, and stunned bystanders trying to process the horror. And honestly, this isn’t new. The Kintampo-Tamale highway has built a reputation—and not a good one. Potholes, poor conditions, and dangerous driving habits continue to make it a hotspot for deadly accidents. Back in Pusiga, families are on edge, waiting for updates, hoping their loved ones made it out alive. One bad decision. One moment. And lives changed forever. This is yet another wake-up call: drive smart, stay alert, and respect the road—because it only takes seconds for everything to go left.