Two Dead in Multi-Vehicle Crash at Ho Civic Centre as GNFS Rescues Ten Victims

Ho, Volta Region- A tragic road traffic accident at the busy Ho Civic Centre has claimed two lives and left several others injured. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, a Hyundai Mighty truck with registration number GE 342-11 collided with a Pragya tricycle (registration 26-VR 455) and an unregistered motorbike at the Civic Centre area. The impact occurred around 1:04 pm, disrupting traffic and prompting an immediate emergency response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

Personnel from the Ho Regional Headquarters of the GNFS, led by ADO II Seth Sarfo, arrived at the scene within two minutes of the distress call. The swift intervention allowed rescue teams to extract and stabilize ten victims, who were promptly transported to the Ho Municipal Hospital and Ho Teaching Hospital for medical treatment. All vehicles involved sustained varying degrees of damage, with debris scattered across the intersection.

Tragically, follow-up checks at the hospitals confirmed that two male victims succumbed to their injuries despite the efforts of medical personnel. The deceased have been identified in some reports as including a motorbike rider named Eric and tricycle rider Joshua Ganogo. The remaining victims are receiving treatment for injuries ranging from minor to severe.

This incident forms part of a series of serious road crashes in the Volta Region on the same day, contributing to a total of six fatalities and the rescue of 34 victims across multiple sites. Authorities have launched investigations to determine the exact cause of the Civic Centre collision, with preliminary indications pointing to possible traffic light violations or reckless driving at the busy junction.

The GNFS has renewed calls on motorists to adhere strictly to road safety regulations, avoid speeding, and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy, especially in high-traffic urban areas like Ho. Residents and commuters are urged to exercise caution while authorities work to enhance safety measures at accident-prone spots such as the Civic Centre. Families of the deceased and injured have the condolences of the community during this difficult time.