An accident on the Bolgatanga-Walewale highway has resulted in the deaths of eight individuals and left several others severely injured.
The incident took place on Friday, 28th February 2025, in the farming community of Karimenga.
The tragedy occurred when a bus traveling from Kumasi to Bolgatanga collided with a container truck parked along the roadside. The impact of the crash led to the instant deaths of the eight passengers and caused severe injuries to many others.
Local residents, with the help of officers from the Ghana National Fire Service, rushed to the scene to rescue the injured.
The victims were transported to the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga for medical treatment.
Five passengers were trapped inside the wreckage and had to be extricated by rescuers. In a grim discovery, three unidentified legs were found at the scene.
The accident has left the community in shock and mourning, highlighting the urgent need for improved road safety measures.
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