- A fatal accident involving an Aayalolo BRT bus has claimed the life of a female trader along the Kingsway stretch of Accra’s Central Business District.
- Eyewitnesses say the bus veered off the road and crashed into a group of traders, killing one instantly.
- Preliminary reports suggest brake failure may have caused the incident.
- The tragedy has sparked grief and renewed calls for stricter safety enforcement in congested commercial zones.
- Authorities are investigating and have yet to issue an official statement.
A bustling afternoon in Accra’s Central Business District turned tragic when an Aayalolo BRT bus veered off the road and fatally struck a female trader near the Kingsway stretch.
Eyewitnesses say the bus lost control and rammed into a group of roadside vendors, killing one woman instantly. The impact left fellow traders in shock, with disturbing footage from the scene showing many wailing in disbelief and grief.
The incident occurred just before 6:00 P.M. on September 1, 2025, near the COCOBOD frontage — a zone known for heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Preliminary reports point to possible brake failure, though officials have not yet confirmed the cause.
The deceased, whose identity has not been officially released, was reportedly in the area to shop. Several others sustained injuries, and many traders lost their goods in the chaos.
Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive Michael Kpakpo Allotey visited the scene and blamed the growing encroachment of traders onto pavements and roadways. He has since ordered an immediate evacuation of traders from the area, citing safety concerns.
The damaged bus has been towed, and the Accra Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the incident.
As the city reels from the loss, the tragedy has reignited conversations about urban congestion, transport safety, and the vulnerability of informal traders operating in high-risk zones.
