Twenty-three students of Anum Senior High School (ANSEC) in the Asuogyaman District in the Eastern Region have been involved in a near-fatal accident on Dodowa – Shai Hills road.
The students were heading to school after Ghana Education Service reopened double-track SHSs to write their end-of-term examination before vacation.
The accident occurred over the weekend, when the speeding commercial vehicle they were on board burst a tyre.
The driver lost control of the steering wheel causing the vehicle to somersault
“The driver tried his best to save the situation but they could not stop because of the excessive speeding that we were told. The bus somersaulted and then got mangled,” an eyewitness said.
According to him, most of the 23 students who were on board the vehicle are severely injured, adding that the students have been conveyed to the Dodowa District Hospital.
“They all sustained injuries. Only a few of them had minor injuries, but to be honest with you, most of them sustained serious injuries ranging from fractures, head injuries, and the likes.
“As we speak, they are all at the Dodowa District Hospital. That is where we conveyed them to, with the help of the Dodowa District Police Command and the Dodowa District Fire Service as well as the National Ambulance Service in Dodowa,” he said.
The hospital was overwhelmed by the numbers hence was considering referrals.