Three Killed in Fatal Hemang Crash as Tipper Truck Overturns
Three persons have lost their lives in a fatal road crash involving three vehicles at Hemang in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region.
The tragic incident occurred around 5:20 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, near the River Aboabo stretch.
The accident involved a Man Diesel tipper truck (GC-3786-21), a DVLA-registered Nissan Juke (DVLA 5244), and a Toyota Vitz.
According to eyewitnesses, the tipper truck, which was loaded with sand and travelling from Santasi Apire, suffered a tyre burst after losing two of its front tyres near a fuel station at Hemang. The driver subsequently lost control, veered into the opposite lane, collided head-on with an oncoming Nissan Juke, and overturned onto its side.
The Nissan Juke, which was travelling from Ampatia towards Santasi, was dragged for about 20 metres upon impact. Both the driver and a passenger died instantly, with the vehicle left severely mangled.
In a related development, a Toyota Vitz descending a nearby hill at top speed crashed into the rear of the fallen tipper truck moments after the initial collision.
The tipper truck driver fled the scene shortly after the accident.
The driver of the Toyota Vitz sustained severe injuries, including fractures to both legs, while a female passenger who was rushed to the HopeXchange Medical Centre later succumbed to her injuries, bringing the death toll to three.
Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at Kajetia responded to the scene to conduct rescue operations. However, the team reportedly faced significant challenges extricating the victims from the wreckage, spending over two hours to retrieve the bodies.
Eyewitnesses said the bodies were covered with plantain leaves before being conveyed to a morgue.
An eyewitness, Yaw Peprah, told Swiftnews3 that the driver of the Nissan Juke cried out for help after the crash, but residents were unable to rescue him due to a lack of appropriate equipment.
Police officers from the Suntreso Divisional Command and Ampatia later arrived at the scene following a distress call.
Residents have criticised authorities for failing to adequately equip emergency response teams, noting that the delay in rescue efforts may have worsened the situation.
The bodies of the deceased have since been deposited at a local morgue for preservation and autopsy.
Meanwhile, residents say this marks the second deadly accident on the Hemang stretch within two weeks and have called on the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) to intensify enforcement against reckless driving and ensure proper documentation of vehicles using the road.
