Over 40 casualties after fatal school bus crash in the Central Region

• A tragic school bus accident in Assin Edubiase claimed lives of some school kids
• Over 40 children were injured and swiftly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment
• The Motor Traffic and Transport Department said all injured pupils have been discharged to their families

A tragic road accident involving a school bus has claimed the lives of two pupils from the Alice Elites Academy, a preparatory school located at Assin Edubiase in the Assin South District of the Central Region.

​The deceased, a young boy and a girl, were among more than 40 schoolchildren travelling on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus when the incident occurred on the Assin Homaho road on the evening of Monday, June 1.

​Adom News reported that 40 affected children were rushed to nearby medical facilities immediately after the crash.

Twenty-two of the victims were transported to the St. Francis Xavier Hospital, while the remaining 18 were taken to the Assin Edubiase Health Centre.

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One of the parents, Douglas Odoom, spoke to Adom News about the incident and its impact on affected families.

In a brief update, the Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) confirmed that all 40 injured pupils received medical treatment and have since been discharged to their respective families.

Source: YEN.com.gh