A tragic bus accident near Kwahu Atibie mountain has claimed the life of one and left 62 others in critical condition. The incident occurred when the bus, registered as GE 7652-15 and owned by Monack Football Club from Ningo Prampram, overturned while descending the mountain.
The exact cause of the crash remains unclear. According to reports, the bus was transporting football players back home after a tournament in Kwahu Obo when the accident happened.
Five players were initially trapped under the wreckage. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, including the Nkawkaw Fire Command and local road users, one player succumbed to their injuries.
The survivors were promptly taken to Nkawkaw Holy Family Hospital and Kenop Care Hospital, where they are receiving urgent medical attention.
The Nkawkaw fire service commander, D02 Samuel Mante said, “A bus carrying footballers from Ningo Prampram was involved in a tragic accident this dawn, as they were leaving after a match.
“Upon arriving at the scene, we found 63 people, including one fatality and several others with severe injuries. We promptly mobilized the injured to the hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.”
Some drivers who helped in the rescue mission urged the government to fix streetlights on the stretch to help in the reduction of accidents, especially at night.
“We’re facing a significant challenge here, particularly as drivers. The absence of streetlights in this area makes it extremely difficult for us to navigate during nighttime hours, posing a serious safety risk,” one of the driver stated, the report said