A road crash along the Eastern Corridor at Peki has claimed the lives of 15 passengers, while several others sustained injuries and are receiving treatment at various health facilities.

The accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and involved two commercial buses travelling in opposite directions on the busy highway.

District officials and emergency responders said one of the vehicles was travelling from Battor to Kpando, while the other, a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus transporting mangoes from Nkwanta, was heading in the opposite direction when the collision occurred. Preliminary investigations suggest that overspeeding and possible loss of control may have contributed to the crash.

South Dayi District Chief Executive, Kokoroko Courage, described the incident as a significant tragedy for the district, noting that many of the victims were residents travelling for routine commercial activities.

He said emergency response teams, including personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, were deployed to the scene immediately, while injured passengers were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Officials confirmed that 15 bodies had been recovered, with relatives arriving at health facilities to identify their loved ones. Some of the injured have been referred to the Ho Teaching Hospital for further medical care.

North Tongu District Chief Executive, Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe, attributed the crash largely to excessive speeding and unsafe driving practices. She noted that the stretch of road remains particularly dangerous due to ongoing construction works and poor lighting conditions.

According to her, authorities have previously engaged stakeholders, including the Volta Regional Minister and traditional leaders, to discuss measures to improve safety along the corridor. Recommendations included the installation of temporary speed ramps, improved road signage and enhanced street lighting.

Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADOI) Godwin Gameli Gbedemah of the Ghana National Fire Service urged motorists using the corridor, particularly between Asikuma and Peki, to drive cautiously, avoid fatigue and adhere to speed limits.

He disclosed that more than seven fatal accidents were recorded along the same corridor in May alone, describing the trend as alarming.

ADOI Gbedemah said rescue personnel worked to evacuate victims and recover their belongings, which were handed over to the Ghana Police Service for safekeeping until they can be claimed by relatives.

District and regional authorities, with support from the area's Member of Parliament and other stakeholders, have pledged assistance to affected families and injured survivors while calling on road users to exercise greater caution as rehabilitation works continue on the corridor.