ONE DEAD, 23 INJURED AS SPRINTER BUS CARRYING TRAVELERS FOR FUNERAL INVOLVE IN ACCIDENT AT SEHWI AFERE

A gory accident on the Sehwi Juaboso-Afere road in the Western North Region has claimed one life leaving 23 people injured and admitted to the Juaboso government hospital for treatment.

One person has been confirmed dead and 23 others receiving treatment at the Juaboso government hospital for treatment.

According to the report, the victims were traveling from Aboaboso to Afere all in the Bodi District for a funeral celebration. Just about a few minutes into the entry of the Afere community the back-left tyre of the Sprinter bus with the registration number ER 1993-13 busted and the Sprinter veered off the road and headed into bushes. One young lady died on the spot and the rest including the driver were sent to the hospital for treatment.

The Unit Committee Chairman of Sehwi Afere, Francis Adama confirmed the tragic incident to Emmanuel Sowah

SOT…FRANCIS ADAMA; Unit Committee Chairman, Afere

Francis Adama revealed this is not the first time witnessing such an accident but hadn’t been serious as Saturday’s issue. He seized the opportunity to advise the drivers who ply the road to be careful when using it.

SOT…FRANCIS ADAMA on Advice to Drivers