A tragic road accident at Suhum–Asuboi along the Accra–Kumasi Highway has left multiple people injured after a driver lost control of his vehicle while trying to avoid a child who darted across the busy road.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred on the morning of Thursday, June 19, when a child suddenly ran onto the highway near a section heavily occupied by roadside traders. In an attempt to avoid hitting the child, the driver swerved sharply and ended up ploughing into a group of market vendors stationed along the shoulder of the road.
Several pedestrians and traders were reportedly hit, and goods were scattered across the highway in the aftermath. Emergency services arrived swiftly, with the Ghana National Ambulance Service and police assisting in transporting the injured to the Suhum Government Hospital. Sources indicate that some of the victims are in critical condition.
“It was terrifying—people were screaming and running everywhere,” said an eyewitness who sells fruit nearby. “We’ve been raising concerns about trading too close to the road, but no one listens until something like this happens.”
Authorities from the Eastern Regional Police Command have begun an investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the crash, including whether the vehicle was speeding at the time or if other traffic violations were involved. The driver is said to be cooperating with investigators.
This latest tragedy has reignited public outcry over roadside trading and highway safety, especially on major transport corridors like the Accra–Kumasi route. Safety advocates are calling for stricter enforcement of no-trading zones and more pedestrian crossings in high-traffic communities.
“This is a wake-up call for all stakeholders,” said a spokesperson from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). “We need stronger collaboration between local assemblies and enforcement agencies to protect both pedestrians and drivers.”
Community leaders in Asuboi have echoed these sentiments, calling for the relocation of roadside markets further away from the highway and increased education on safe road practices for both traders and commuters.
As of this morning, the stretch of road where the accident occurred has been cleared and traffic flow restored. However, the incident leaves behind fresh wounds—both physical and emotional—for a community already grappling with the everyday risks of informal roadside commerce.
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