Six passengers tragically lost their lives in a serious accident on the Tamale-Kumasi Highway.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, 20th November, and involved a Kia Granbird bus with the registration number GT 6068-19 and a Kia Rhino truck with the registration number GR 7968-20.
Yakubu, the driver of the Kia Granbird bus, was transporting 28 passengers from Kumasi to Tamale. When the bus reached a section of the road at Mile 40, it collided head-on with the Kia Rhino, which was carrying watermelons from Daboya to Goaso.
Occupants of both vehicles sustained various degrees of injuries and were rushed to the Central Gonja District Hospital in Buipe for treatment. Unfortunately, three adult males, including both drivers, as well as two females and a child, died at the scene.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in Buipe was called to the scene to assist in extricating victims and clearing the accident site. The bodies of the deceased have been taken to the Central Gonja District Hospital morgue for preservation, pending autopsy.
Meanwhile, the Buipe District Police Command, led by Crime Officer ASP Amoako, has urged drivers to reduce their speed to help save lives, especially during these weeks leading up to the festive season.
