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Bawku: Military Officer Killed, Several Injured in Armored Vehicle Crash
A routine military journey turned tragic as a burst tire caused an armored vehicle to overturn, claiming one officer’s life and leaving several others injured in the Bawku West District.
- One military officer lost his life, and several others sustained serious injuries
- A burst tire led to the driver losing control, overturning the armored vehicle
- Local residents and police rushed to assist
A military officer has tragically lost his life, while several others have sustained severe injuries in an accident involving an armored vehicle at Saka, a suburb of the Bawku West District in the Upper East Region.
The incident occurred as the soldiers were traveling from Bawku to Bolgatanga when one of the vehicle’s tires suddenly burst. This caused the driver to lose control, leading to the vehicle overturning.
Local residents, along with the police, quickly intervened to transport the deceased and the injured officers to the Zebilla District Hospital for urgent medical attention.
