3 students 1 teacher dead in AMPEA Private School Bus Accident in Nkawkaw
Tragedy struck the Ampea Memorial School in the Kwahu West Municipality as a fatal accident involving a school bus and another vehicle has claimed the lives of five individuals, while several others have been injured. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
The school bus, with registration number GE 2291 – 10, belonged to the private institution, Ampea Memorial School, located in Kwahu-Nkawkaw. It collided with a V8 vehicle with registration number GT 8455-19, believed to be one of the Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDECs) in the Asante region.
Eyewitnesses at the scene provided harrowing accounts of the accident. They described a chaotic scene with the wreckage of the vehicles scattered across the road. The impact of the collision was so severe that it resulted in the loss of five lives. The identities of the deceased have not yet been disclosed.
Emergency services swiftly arrived at the accident site to attend to the injured. Ambulances rushed the wounded to the nearby Holy Family Hospital in Nkawkaw for urgent medical treatment. Concerned parents of Ampea Memorial School students flocked to the hospital, anxiously awaiting updates on the condition of their children.
The news of this tragic incident has sent shockwaves throughout the community and beyond. The Ampea Memorial School is a well-known educational institution in the Kwahu West Municipality, and its students and staff are highly regarded. The loss of lives and the injuries sustained in this accident have left the community devastated.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, and efforts are underway to provide support and counseling to the affected families. The Kwahu West Municipality is known for its commitment to road safety, and this incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and maintaining vigilance on the roads.
As the community mourns the loss of lives and prays for the swift recovery of the injured, the focus now turns towards providing assistance and solace to the grieving families. The Ampea Memorial School and the entire Kwahu West Municipality stand united in this time of sorrow, offering their support to those affected by this tragic accident.