Two people are feared dead and several others injured following a serious multi-vehicle accident at Krofrom in Kumasi on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The accident occurred along the Krofrom–Moro Market road after a fully loaded DAF trailer reportedly lost its brakes while travelling down a steep section of the road.

According to eyewitness accounts, the trailer subsequently crashed into a “Pragyia” tricycle, a motorbike and several other vehicles, with people on the tricycle and motorbike reportedly bearing much of the impact.

An eyewitness identified as TK told Joy News that the trailer was descending the road when its brakes failed.

According to the eyewitness, the tricycle was unable to get out of the trailer's path and was trapped and dragged towards a gutter.

The force of the crash also caused other vehicles to be hit, with some reportedly being pushed into nearby shops.

The severity of the collision left some victims trapped in the wreckage, prompting an emergency response from several agencies.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, and other emergency responders arrived at the scene to assist with rescue operations.

The emergency teams worked to free people trapped in the damaged vehicles while also attending to those who had sustained injuries.

The crash caused significant disruption along the Krofrom–Moro Market stretch as rescue operations and efforts to clear the wreckage got underway.

At the time of the report, the identities of the two people feared dead had not been officially confirmed. The exact number and condition of the injured victims were also yet to be formally established by authorities.

Beyond the immediate accident, the incident has raised questions about the roadworthiness of heavy-duty vehicles operating on Ghanaian roads.

Eyewitnesses at the scene reportedly expressed concerns about the condition of the DAF trailer, particularly its tyres.

Some witnesses claimed that the trailer had visibly worn-out tyres and questioned how a vehicle in such a condition could have been permitted to operate on a public road.

These concerns have renewed discussions about vehicle inspections, roadworthiness certification and enforcement of road-safety regulations.

Heavy-duty trucks and trailers can cause particularly serious accidents when they experience mechanical failures, given their size, weight and the momentum they carry, especially when travelling downhill.

However, the concerns about the trailer's tyres remain eyewitness claims and have not yet been independently established as the cause of the crash.

Authorities are expected to investigate the incident to determine exactly what caused the trailer to lose control and whether any mechanical defects or other factors contributed to the accident.

The crash once again highlights the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and effective enforcement of road-safety requirements.

Police and other relevant authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.

The investigation could establish whether the trailer suffered a mechanical failure, whether its brakes had been properly maintained and whether the vehicle met the required roadworthiness standards before being allowed to operate.

Officials will also need to establish the identities of the deceased and provide an official account of the number of people injured.

For residents and road users who frequently use the Krofrom–Moro Market road, the incident is likely to increase calls for greater attention to road safety, particularly on sections where heavy vehicles travel downhill.

The Krofrom crash has left two people feared dead and several others injured after a fully loaded DAF trailer reportedly lost its brakes and collided with multiple vehicles. Emergency agencies responded to the scene, while concerns have been raised about the trailer's condition and roadworthiness. Investigations are ongoing to establish the exact cause of the accident.