On Monday, June 23, 2025, at approximately 4:24 p.m., fire personnel from the Winneba Fire Station responded swiftly to a head-on collision at Nantwibuw on the Winneba–Apam highway involving a Hyundai Jett taxi (CR 748-20) and a Toyota RAV4 (GN 5507-18).
Led by STNO II Nyarko, the rescue team arrived at the scene at 4:29 p.m. and extricated the unresponsive body of the trapped taxi driver, which was subsequently handed over to the police.
Other victims primarily students from Uncle Rich and St. Paul schools had already been transported to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital before the arrival of the fire crew. A follow-up by the team confirmed seven casualties, with four victims in critical condition receiving treatment.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the crash. However, eyewitnesses suggest that wrongful overtaking may have contributed to the accident. The Hyundai Jett was completely destroyed, while the Toyota RAV4 sustained significant damage to its front side, windscreen, and engine compartment.
Motorists are strongly advised to avoid wrongful overtaking and adhere strictly to road safety regulations to prevent such tragic incidents.
