A devastating bus crash has claimed the lives of two schoolchildren from the Ben Kunadu SDA Basic School in the Asante Akyem Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The tragic incident occurred when the bus, carrying students on an excursion to Akosombo, lost control while descending the Aseseeso hill and somersaulted multiple times.
The bus, registered as GV 83-22 and belonging to Collins Senior High School, was carrying students from Ben Kunadu SDA Basic School when the crash happened. Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Awatey, who was passing through the area, joined rescue efforts and helped transport some injured students to the Yilo Krobo Municipal Hospital in Somanya.
According to hospital officials, two critical cases have been referred to the Eastern Regional Hospital for specialized care, while the remaining patients are stable and receiving treatment. Tragically, a 65-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl were pronounced dead at the hospital.
The hospital is currently caring for approximately 31 to 35 students, who are reported to be in stable condition. Other affected individuals have been transferred to Atua Government Hospital for further medical attention. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is likely to follow.
CNR/Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
