The crash left the Sprinter bus severely damaged, trapping several passengers inside the wreckage and prompting a major rescue operation by emergency responders.

According to ADO1 Alex King Nartey of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), personnel were dispatched to the scene to rescue trapped passengers and assist those who survived the collision.

Five people have so far been confirmed dead, while several others sustained serious injuries.

The impact of the crash required extensive rescue efforts, with emergency personnel working to extricate victims from the mangled vehicle and transport the injured to health facilities for medical attention.

A female victim, whose legs were reportedly severed in the accident, was evacuated from the scene by ambulance.

The GNFS described the situation as volatile as its officers worked to safely free victims and bring the rescue operation under control.

The exact number of casualties was yet to be determined at the time of reporting, as rescue operations were still ongoing.

The accident also caused significant traffic disruption along the Accra-Kumasi Highway, with movement on the main road temporarily restricted to allow emergency teams to operate.

The GNFS has advised motorists travelling from Pokuase and Amasaman towards Ofankor and Accra to use the outer lane and approach the area with extreme caution.

Drivers have also been urged to reduce their speed and give way to emergency responders as rescue teams continue to clear the wreckage and assist victims.