A tragic road accident on Friday morning claimed the lives of three passengers and left 23 others injured when a bus travelling from Takoradi to Accra overturned near the Aggrey Memorial School intersection in Cape Coast.
The bus, registered as GW 6231-21, was carrying 53 passengers at the time of the crash, which occurred at approximately 6:48 a.m. The vehicle reportedly fell on its side, trapping several passengers inside and prompting an urgent response from emergency services.
Abdul Wasiu Hudu, Public Relations Officer for the Central Regional Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), described the rescue efforts, stating, “With the collaborative efforts of officers from the GNFS, police personnel, and ambulance services, most of the passengers were rescued and transported to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and the University of Cape Coast Hospital for medical care.”
Despite the swift intervention, three passengers were pronounced dead upon arrival at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. Meanwhile, 23 others are receiving treatment for various injuries. Nine passengers who sustained minor injuries were treated and discharged.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, while families of the victims have been contacted. Road safety officials have reiterated the importance of adhering to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.
