Three individuals are fighting for their lives after a fully loaded timber truck overturned on the Kumasi–Sefwi Asawinso road in the Sefwi-Wiawso Municipality on Thursday, December 12, 2025.
The accident, reported in the early hours, spilled the vehicle’s cargo across the roadside, severely disrupting traffic on this vital route frequented by commuters and heavy-duty vehicles.
An eyewitness told 3News that the driver lost control while swerving to avoid deep potholes, causing the truck to veer off and flip onto its side.
Rescue efforts were swift, but the injured—believed to include the driver and passengers—were rushed to a nearby health facility in critical condition.
Authorities are investigating the incident, with road safety advocates renewing calls for urgent repairs to the deteriorating stretch plagued by craters. More details to follow as the situation develops.
