Baby’s Body Found in VIP Bus Accident on Kumasi-Obuasi Highway; Death Toll Rises to Fourteen

The body of a baby has been found in a VIP bus involved in an accident on the Kumasi-Obuasi highway, increasing the death toll to fourteen.

The baby was discovered by personnel from a towing service who were removing the bus, which had run into a ditch, leading to multiple fatalities. As of 24 hours after the accident, the baby’s parents have not yet been identified.

Among the deceased, three were minors, with thirteen fatalities occurring at the scene of the crash.

Of the eight individuals injured and taken to the Obuasi Government Hospital, six have been treated and discharged, while two remain under medical care.

Peace Mati, the Administrator of the Obuasi Government Hospital, stated that some families of the deceased have come to the hospital to identify their relatives.

Survivors reported that the bus, with registration number ER 2445-11 and heading to Enchi, was overloaded after picking up stranded passengers from a broken-down vehicle. It is believed that a confrontation among frustrated passengers regarding the overload caused the driver to lose focus and crash into the ditch.