Four Injured as Ambulance Somersaults; Brake Failure Suspected
Four people were injured when a National Ambulance Service vehicle crashed and somersaulted at Afosu. GhanaView News has discovered more details.
More Details On The Accident
The accident occurred on Saturday, October 11, 2025, as a National Ambulance Service vehicle from Nkawkaw was crashed at Afosu in the Birim North Municipality of the Eastern Region.
Emergency officials say the ambulance rolled multiple times before coming to rest on its side. Preliminary findings also point to a suspected brake failure as the cause. The vehicle, registration GV-567-20, had been operating out of Nkawkaw.
Fire Service Response To The Accident
According to the New Abirem Municipal Fire Station, they received a distress call at about 2:30 p.m. and dispatched a seven-member rescue team led by LFM Tenkorang Ofori Prince. Consequently, responders extricated victims, secured the crash scene, and supported onward transfer to hospital.
Firefighters went ahead to remove debris and cleared blood stains to restore traffic flow. They also recovered critical medical equipment from the damaged ambulance including a ventilator and cardiac monitor to prevent secondary losses. Ghana Police Service personnel managed traffic and assisted with the initial investigation.
No fatalities were reported at the time of filing. Authorities added that, a formal probe will confirm the exact cause and assess the vehicle’s maintenance records and operational status at the time of the crash.
Conclusion: Summary & Key details
- Location Where Ambulance Crashed: Afosu, Birim North, Eastern Region
- Date and Time of Accident: Saturday, Oct 11, 2025; distress call around 2:30 p.m.
- Casualties: Four injured; all transported to New Abirem Government Hospital
- Cause of Accident (preliminary): Brake failure; ambulance GV-567-20 from Nkawkaw
- Rescue Agencies: Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, National Ambulance Service
