A devastating accident occurred involving students from Ben Kunadu SDA Basic School in Asante Akyem, as their bus crashed on the Aseseeso stretch between Adukrom and Somanya. Several students are feared dead following the tragic incident.
The bus, which was transporting 62 children on an excursion to Akosombo, reportedly lost control while navigating a steep descent. The vehicle somersaulted multiple times before coming to a halt on its side, leaving a scene of chaos and despair.
Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Awatey, who happened to be passing by, joined the rescue mission. She assisted in transporting some of the injured students to Yilo Krobo Municipal Hospital for urgent medical attention. Her intervention was a vital addition to the efforts of emergency responders.
Teams from the Police, Fire Service, and Ambulance units are actively working at the crash site to recover victims trapped in the wreckage. The nation mourns this heartbreaking loss as investigations into the incident continue. Authorities are expected to provide further updates on this tragic event.
