NRSA Commiserates with Families of Obogu Crash Victims, Calls for Stricter Road Safety Enforcement

NRSA Commiserates with Families of Obogu Crash Victims, Calls for Stricter Road Safety Enforcement

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and victims affected by the tragic road crash that claimed sixteen (16) lives on Monday, 28th July 2025, along the Atwedie-Asankare stretch of the N6 Highway, near Juaso.

The devastating crash involved a Ford Transit Bus with registration number GT 4674-22 carrying members of the Saviour Church Youth Ministry, and a DAF XF articulated fuel tanker truck with registration number GT 1674-17. Eyewitnesses reported that the tanker, which was travelling toward Accra, burst a tyre while overtaking another vehicle and veered into the path of the oncoming bus, leading to a head-on collision.

Fifteen passengers died on the spot, while several others sustained critical injuries. One of the injured later died, bringing the death toll to sixteen. The victims, all young church members from Obogu in the Asante-Akim South Municipality, were returning from a church congress in Koforidua when the accident occurred.

In a statement issued by the NRSA, the Authority expressed deep sorrow and described the incident as a sobering reminder of the urgent need for improved road safety compliance and enforcement.

“The Authority extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and associations affected by this unfortunate event. We also wish those injured a speedy and full recovery,” the statement read.

The NRSA is calling for intensified enforcement of traffic regulations by the Ghana Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) and urges all motorists to adhere strictly to road safety measures. These include observing speed limits, maintaining vehicles in roadworthy condition, and practicing responsible driving at all times.

"The safety of every road user remains a shared responsibility," the statement emphasized.

The Authority also reaffirmed its commitment to working with key stakeholders—including the Ghana Police Service, transport unions, and civil society organizations—to strengthen interventions aimed at reducing road traffic fatalities and improving travel safety across the country.

The crash, which has plunged the Obogu community into mourning, has reignited national conversations on road safety, emergency response systems, and the regulation of long-distance and heavy-duty vehicle operations. A mass burial held in Obogu for the victims drew hundreds, including clergy, traditional leaders, and grieving families.

As investigations continue, the NRSA is expected to provide further recommendations aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future.