Accra Technical University Student Dies After Being Knocked Down By A Vehicle, Details Emerge
- A fourth-year student of the Accra Technical University has left many sad after news of her demise went viral
- According to the institution's SRC, the lady was on her way to school to write her exams when a vehicle rammed into her
- Social media users who took to the comments section of the post expressed deep sorrow following Bethel's demise
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Students at Accra Technical University (ATU) are in a state of mourning following the death of one of their colleagues, a fourth-year Computer Science student, identified as Bethel.
As reported by the Students Representative Council's (SRC) official page on X, Bethel died after she was fatally knocked down by a vehicle as she went to write her exams on Saturday, March 15.
Source: Twitter
The SRC in its post mourned Bethel and expressed sympathies to the grieving family during this difficult moment.
"We are deeply saddened to report that a 4th-year Computer Science student, Bethel, was fatally struck by a vehicle while on her way to take an exam on campus yesterday. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, and the entire Comp. Science Department," the post read.
Source: Twitter
A student of ATU @kiddojunior101 also took to TikTok to mourn the demise of her schoolmate.
"The ATU community is coming together to support each other during this difficult time. Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to share their memories. Rest in peace Bethel, you will be deeply missed" his post read in part.
YEN.com.gh reached out to the President of the Students' Representative Council of Accra Technical University, Abdulai Razak who opened up his desire to share more details surrounding the passing of one of its students at a latter date when he has all the facts are available to him.
Over 1,800 lives lost to road crashes in 2024
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has released data on road deaths recorded in 2024.
A GBC report sighted by YEN.com.gh disclosed that 1,817 lives have been lost through road accidents between January and September 2024.
The figure marks an 8.35 per cent increase on the 1,677 lives lost during the same period in 2023.
The total number of road crashes reported this year was 9,820, representing a 7.48 per cent decrease from 10,614 last year.
Additionally, 1,408 persons suffered injuries in road crashes during that period.
NRSA worried about road accidents
Pearl Adusu Sateckla, the Public Relations Officer for the authority has raised concerns over the rising death toll in road accidents hence appealing to citizens to comply with road traffic laws.
She stressed the need for increased compliance with traffic regulations and collaborative efforts by the NRSA.
As part of efforts to improve road safety awareness, the NRSA PRO said the plans were advanced to create district road safety management committees across all 16 regions.
When writing this report, the post had raked in over 20,000 views and 30 comments.
Ghanaians mourn Bethel, ATU Comp Science student
Netizens who took to the comments section of the post expressed their heartfelt condolences to the grieving family.
Ahemfua Kezben reacted:
"It's so sad how she had a convention that day but because of the exam, she had to go to campus only to meet her untimely death. My deepest condolences to her family. We hope to meet her soon in paradise."
BIG WILL indicated:
"Oh chale! The way the thing pain me . Like a whole 4yrs. Few months to be a graduate. GOD have mercy on us."
T_Ressa wrote:
"ATU has buses but they only use them when they’re going to events only @Accra Technical University wake-u."
Mhanlyk Rip Yankson added:
"What is happening erh, God have mercy on us. After 4 yrs of Computer Science? No nawwww . This is heartbreaking cos the way that program will stress you and now this?."
Sir Fire replied
"Till we meet hopefully again Jehovah will never forget her on the resurrection. There's a strong hope of seeing her again."
@BABY SUNRISE replied:
"May we not suffer on our kids to weep their death."
KNUST graduate found dead in Takoradi
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a 24-year-old graduate of KNUST was found dead in a hotel swimming pool in Takoradi.
The deceased went for a midnight swim in the pool and was found dead around June 8, 2024
A relative of the lady said an autopsy was conducted, and the police are investigating the incident.
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