Wesley Grammar School Bus With Over 80 Students Catches Fire At Kasoa Tollbooth: "Burnt to Ashes"
- A school bus carrying students of Wesley Grammar School caught fire at the Kasoa Tollbooth on November 28
- The bus had 83 students and five teachers on board at the time of the incident,, and a teacher explained how they escaped
- The students and teachers were en route to Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School for a sporting event
A school bus carrying 83 students and five teachers from Wesley Grammar School caught fire at the Kasoa Tollbooth.
Fortunately, everyone on board the bus escaped unharmed following the November 28 incident.
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Citi News reported that the students were travelling to Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School for a sporting event.
Sports Teacher Richard Boafo told Citi News they acted fast when the fire was first noted.
Photos of the aftermath of the fire have been shared online.
“We noticed smoke coming out of the bus, so we asked all the students to move out immediately. Fortunately, all 83 students and five teachers on board escaped safely, but the bus was completely burnt to ashes."
The quick evacuation helped prevent injuries, and the students were able to move to a safe location before the fire engulfed the vehicle.
The cause of the fire has not been determined, and authorities are expected to investigate.
The school has expressed relief that no lives were lost and commended the teachers for acting swiftly to ensure the safety of the students.
Similar bus fire in Kumasi
There was a similar incident in 2023, where an Intercity STC bus caught fire at the Asafo Interchange in Kumasi while transporting passengers from Accra to Kumasi.
All the passengers on board the bus at the time of the incident escaped unhurt. There were about 12 passengers on board the bus when the bus caught fire.
Dansoman Market fire makes headlines
There was a major fire earlier this week at the Dansoman market, which claimed one life.
According to the fire service right after midnight, it received a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at the Dansoman Market.
The first crew from Dansoman Fire Station arrived at 00:04 hrs and met the blaze at an advanced stage, spreading rapidly in all directions.
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Following a swift scene assessment, they immediately called for reinforcement, leading to the mobilisation of eight fire engines from the Industrial Area, Ministries, National Headquarters, Madina, Weija, Anyaa, and Accra City, supported by two private water tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but investigations are ongoing.
The incident destroyed some wooden structures and shops used for commercial activities, along with their contents.
However, the fire service said several adjoining structures and properties were successfully salvaged from total ruin through the timely intervention of firefighters.
Fire destroys over 100 shops at Suame
YEN.com.gh reported that a fire broke out at the Suame Post Office market, resulting in widespread destruction.
Reports indicated that between 100 and 300 shops were destroyed, with traders and residents claiming that firefighters arrived at the scene too late to prevent major losses.
Other notable commercial entities have also been affected by fires like a China Mall in Kumasi.
Source: YEN.com.gh
