Tragedy on Adukrom-Somanya Road: One dead, several injured in new accident

Correspondence from the Eastern Region A tragic road accident at New Somanya on the Adukrom–Somanya stretch in the Eastern Region has claimed one life and left several passengers with varying degrees of injury. The crash occurred on Thursday, October 2, 2025, once again drawing attention to the increasing spate of accidents on this dangerous road.

According to eyewitness accounts, the accident involved a Hyundai H100 vehicle with registration number GR 5063-18, which was carrying 18 passengers. Reports indicate that one of the vehicle’s tyres suddenly burst, causing the driver to lose control as he attempted to apply the brakes.

The vehicle veered off course, injuring nearly all occupants on board. Emergency responders and bystanders rushed the victims to the Yilo Krobo District Hospital, where one passenger was confirmed dead on arrival.

The Medical Superintendent, Dr Francisca Darkwah, revealed that another victim in critical condition was transferred to the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua for advanced care. Several passengers with minor injuries were treated and discharged, while others remain under observation.

Police have since launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash, which adds to a troubling pattern of accidents on this notorious stretch of road. The Adukrom-Aseseeso-Somanya road has long been identified as one of the most accident-prone highways in the Eastern Region.

Narrow curves, steep gradients and frequent cases of vehicular overloading have all contributed to numerous tragedies over the years. In December 2022, at least five people lost their lives and several others were injured when a mini-bus traveling from Somanya to Koforidua somersaulted near Aseseeso after its brakes failed.

Witnesses reported the vehicle had been overloaded, a common issue on the route. Also two people died when a speeding private car collided head-on with a commercial vehicle on the same stretch in April 2023.

Several survivors sustained severe fractures, reigniting calls for urgent government intervention. In addition, in August 2024, three passengers were killed instantly when a commercial vehicle carrying traders to the Somanya market overturned near Adukrom after a suspected brake failure.

Survivors said the driver had struggled to control the vehicle on the winding slope moments before the crash. Road accidents claimed nearly 2,000 lives between January and August 2025 – Report These recurring incidents have made the road a dreaded passage for drivers and commuters.

Residents of the Yilo Krobo and Okere areas have consistently appealed for regular maintenance, the installation of speed ramps at critical sections and stricter enforcement of transport regulations to curb overloading and reckless driving. Thursday’s accident at New Somanya adds to the grim tally of crashes that have plagued the Adukrom-Somanya road.

Many commuters now fear that without decisive intervention, the cycle of accidents and needless deaths will continue. ‘Ghanaians regret voting for you’ – Watch more videos from the NPP’s recent demonstration directed at President Mahama

Source: GhanaWeb