Angelina Naa Adorkor survived the deadly Ofankor Barrier crash but suffered traumatic injuries that resulted in the amputation of both legs below the knees.
Editorial Label: VERIFIED — SUPPORT APPEAL CONFIRMED
A 12-year-old girl who survived the deadly Ofankor Barrier road crash is facing a long road to recovery after losing both legs in the devastating collision.
The survivor, identified in multiple reports as Angelina Naa Adorkor, was among those caught in the multi-vehicle crash along the Ofankor Barrier stretch of the Accra–Kumasi Highway on August 13, 2026.
According to reports, Angelina had been travelling with her ailing father to the morgue, where the body of her recently deceased mother was being kept, when tragedy struck.
Her father was killed in the crash.
Angelina sustained severe injuries that resulted in the amputation of both legs below the knees. She also suffered serious injuries to both arms and required emergency surgery and blood transfusions at Ga East Municipal Hospital.
Doctors treating her said she arrived at the hospital in critical condition and required extensive medical attention because of the severity and contamination of her injuries.
She is also receiving psychological support as she comes to terms with the loss of her parents and the trauma of the crash.
Reports say she has repeatedly asked for her father without yet knowing that he died in the accident.
Family Appeals for Support
Angelina’s aunt, Sandra, has appealed to the government, corporate organisations and members of the public to help support the girl’s treatment, rehabilitation and eventual reintegration into school and society.
Media General, through 3Foundation, has also appealed for financial support for Angelina.
According to the published appeal, contributions can be made through:
3Foundation Mobile Money: 0597433110
Reference: Ofankor
3Foundation – Zenith Bank
Account: 6010603927
Branch: Kojo Thompson, Tudu
Reference: Ofankor
Enquiries: 0207619766
Anyone intending to donate should independently confirm the payment details with the named organisation before sending funds.
The Ofankor Crash
The August 13 crash was one of the deadliest road crashes reported in the Greater Accra Region this year.
The Ghana Police Hospital confirmed 12 deaths, while the National Road Safety Authority reported that 22 people were injured.
The collision involved two tipper trucks, two Sprinter buses, two saloon cars and a tricycle.
The NRSA has been investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Preliminary information indicated that a broken-down tricycle may have contributed to a chain of vehicles stopping on the road before the subsequent collision, although investigations were ongoing.
The incident has renewed concerns about road safety along the Ofankor–Pokuase corridor, which authorities have identified as a crash-prone stretch.
For Angelina, however, the focus now is recovery.
At just 12 years old, she faces the challenge of rebuilding her life after losing both legs and both parents in a single devastating period.
Her family’s appeal is for support to help her receive the care, rehabilitation and assistance she needs to continue her education and rebuild her future.
📲 Stay Connected With GhanaMedia.net
Get breaking news, verified stories and important updates as they happen. Follow GhanaMedia.net on X at @GhanaMedia123 .
