Speeding Bus Kills Teen Rider on Borae Kete-Krachi Highway
Residents demand action as high-speed crashes continue to threaten lives on the Oti Region roads
- A speeding VIP bus collided with a teen rider, resulting in a fatal accident
- The victim, identified as Unyimbe, suffered fatal head injuries and died on the spot
- Local residents urge authorities to install speed ramps to prevent future accidents
A 17-year-old motorcyclist tragically lost his life after being struck by a speeding bus, registration number GW 6575-21, on the Borae Kete-Krachi Highway in the Oti Region.
The incident unfolded on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, plunging the local community into mourning.
Eyewitnesses reported that the bus, en route from Dambai to Krachi, was traveling at high speed when it collided with the rider, identified as Unyimbe.
The teenager suffered fatal head injuries and died instantly at the scene.
In response, residents are calling for the installation of speed bumps to curb such accidents.
Authorities have begun an investigation, and drivers are being urged to follow speed limits and remain vigilant to prevent further loss of life.
