Walewale Horror Crash : Two Dead, 12 in Critical Condition as Cement Trailer Smashes Into Vehicles

By – Sadat Dabo 

Two people have been confirmed dead, while at least 12 others are reported to be in critical condition following a serious road accident at Walewale in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region

The accident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, near the New Walewale Station, close to Bagaya Motors

The crash involved a Burkina long trailer carrying POP cement, with registration number 4878H1 03, and a Toyota commercial Voxy with registration number UE 679-26 travelling from Bolgatanga to Tamale, A Toyota Hilux pickup packed, three commercial tricycles popularly known as “Yellow Yellow,” and at least two motorbikes, all reportedly carrying passengers, were also involved

Suspected Brake Failure

Preliminary reports indicate that the long trailer suffered brake failure before crashing into the Toyota Voxy, triggering the devastating incident

The impact reportedly involved several vehicles and motorcycles, leaving multiple people injured and causing damage to vehicles in the area

However, the exact circumstances that led to the crash are yet to be fully established

Injured Victims Rushed to Hospitals

The injured victims were initially taken to the Walewale Municipal Hospital for emergency medical attention

Information available indicates that some of the victims, including those in critical condition, have been referred to the Upper East Regional Hospital and the Tamale Teaching Hospital for further treatment

The identities of the two deceased persons and the injured victims had not been established at the time of reporting

Investigations Expected

The circumstances surrounding the accident, including the suspected brake failure, will require further investigation to establish the precise cause of the crash

The incident has once again drawn attention to the dangers associated with heavy-duty vehicles operating on roads within busy town centres, particularly where commercial vehicles, motorcycles, tricycles and pedestrians share limited road space

Further updates are expected as more information becomes available from the relevant authorities

GBC URA Radio will continue to follow developments on the Walewale accident

Source – gbcuraonline.com