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Tragic Accident on Bolgatanga-Bawku Highway Claims Driver’s Life, Injures Several
A tragic accident on the Bolgatanga-Bawku highway on Monday, 18th November 2024, has claimed the life of a 47-year-old driver, identified only as Owuo, and left several others injured. The incident occurred at Koloku, a suburb of Bazua in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region, when the driver’s heroic attempt to save a school child crossing the road resulted in a fatal crash.
Eyewitnesses reported that the school child, returning home from school, suddenly crossed in front of the Toyota saloon car with registration number UE151-23. The driver swerved in an attempt to avoid hitting the child. Unfortunately, the vehicle lost control and somersaulted multiple times before coming to a stop.
The ill-fated car was loaded with first-year students reporting to their respective schools in Bolgatanga from Bawku. The sudden and devastating accident shocked bystanders, many of whom rushed to the scene to offer assistance.
The driver, Owuo, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. His body was later transported to Bolgatanga for burial. Meanwhile, the injured passengers were rushed to the Glory Medical Center in Bazua, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The accident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and pedestrians on busy highways, especially in areas frequented by school children. Residents of Koloku and surrounding communities have expressed their grief and called for stricter safety measures, such as pedestrian crossings and speed bumps, to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Binduri District authorities have yet to issue an official statement, but preliminary investigations suggest that the driver’s selfless act to save the child’s life contributed to the tragic outcome.
As families of the victims and survivors mourn this heartbreaking incident, the Upper East Region is once again reminded of the need for enhanced road safety awareness and infrastructure improvements to ensure the safety of all road users.
This incident serves as a somber reminder of the sacrifices some make in the face of danger and the pressing need to prioritize road safety measures in high-risk areas.
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