The Municipal Education Director for Kwawu West Municipality, Mr. George Yankyera, has visited the families affected by the recent school bus accident at Nkawkaw Nankyea in the Eastern Region.
He expressed his deepest sympathies and provided support to the grieving families, as well as visiting the school affected by the accident and the hospitalized individuals.
The Education Directorate had previously advised the school to replace their bus due to its poor condition, but unfortunately, this advice was not followed, leading to the tragic incident.
The accident involved a Nissan Patrol vehicle, reportedly the official vehicle of the District Chief Executive for Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti region, Prince Karikari.
Eyewitnesses stated that the driver attempted an unauthorized U-turn while driving on the shoulders of the road from the Accra-Kumasi direction near Nanchia. All the victims, including a female teacher identified as Dorcas Dede, succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment at the Holy Family Hospital in Nkawkaw.
Mr. Yankyera emphasized the importance of adhering to safety recommendations and expressed concern that the prior advice on the school bus was not heeded. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident are ongoing.