A National Ambulance Service vehicle from Nkawkaw was involved in a serious accident at Afosu in the Birim North Municipality on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The accident resulted in four casualties and caused panic among residents in the area.
According to a report from the New Abirem Municipal Fire Station, a distress call about the accident was received around 2:30 p.m. The call prompted a quick response from a seven-member rescue team led by LFM Tenkorang Ofori Prince.
When the rescue team arrived at the scene, they found the ambulance, with registration number GV-567-20, in a badly damaged state. The vehicle had somersaulted several times before landing on its side along the road.
Eyewitnesses at the scene said the ambulance appeared to be speeding before the crash occurred. They explained that the driver might have lost control while trying to avoid a pothole or an oncoming vehicle.
The four people in the ambulance at the time of the accident were rescued by the fire officers and other emergency responders. They were immediately taken to the New Abirem Government Hospital for urgent medical attention.
The victims were reported to have sustained various degrees of injuries, but no deaths were recorded at the time of the rescue. Health officials at the hospital quickly attended to them to stabilize their conditions.
Firefighters at the scene also worked hard to clean and secure the area after the rescue operation. They removed blood stains from the road to prevent further accidents and cleared debris left from the damaged vehicle.
In addition, they carefully collected and secured important medical equipment that was scattered during the crash. These included a ventilator, heart monitor, fire extinguisher, chest compression device, stethoscope, and a telephone.
The presence of the Ghana Police Service helped to maintain order and ensure safety on the road during the operation. They directed traffic to prevent congestion and allowed emergency workers to do their job effectively.
Police officers also began investigations into the cause of the accident to determine whether it was due to human error or a mechanical fault. They inspected the wrecked ambulance and interviewed witnesses who saw what happened.
Residents of Afosu expressed concern about the increasing number of road accidents in the area. They called on the authorities to repair the bad roads and install more warning signs to prevent similar incidents.
The management of the National Ambulance Service is expected to issue a statement regarding the accident soon. They are also likely to assess the extent of damage to the vehicle and review their safety protocols for ambulance drivers.
Below Are Pictures from the scene.
