Four injured as ambulance somersaults at Afosu in Eastern Region

Four people were injured on Saturday, October 11, 2025, after a National Ambulance Service vehicle from Nkawkaw was involved in a crash at Afosu in the Birim North Municipality of the Eastern Region.

According to the New Abirem Municipal Fire Station, a distress call was received at about 2:30 p.m., prompting the dispatch of a seven-member rescue team led by LFM Tenkorang Ofori Prince.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the ambulance, with registration number GV-567-20, reportedly suffered a brake failure and somersaulted multiple times before landing on its side.

All four occupants of the vehicle were rescued and rushed to the New Abirem Government Hospital for treatment.

Firefighters also cleared the road of blood stains and recovered vital medical equipment, including a ventilator, cardiac monitor, fire extinguisher, chest compression device, stethoscope, and telephone.

Personnel from the Ghana Police Service were on-site to manage traffic flow and assist with preliminary investigations into the cause of the accident.