A tragic accident at Patasi in the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of two people and left another in critical condition, following a crash involving a school bus from Palmer International School.
The victims have been identified as Maame Serwaa, aged 72, and a man only identified as Alfred, believed to be between 45 and 50 years old. The third victim, known as Wofa, is currently receiving emergency treatment at the Suntreso Government Hospital.
Eyewitness accounts reveal that the incident occurred while Maame Serwaa and Alfred were seated at a pub in front of a residential building, discussing plumbing works in the house.
They were reportedly estimating costs when the school bus veered off the road and crashed into the building.
The driver of the school bus allegedly cited brake failure as the cause of the crash. The impact was so severe that individuals were trapped under the wreckage, prompting a swift rescue operation by personnel from the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service.
The accident not only resulted in loss of life but also caused significant damage to properties, sending shockwaves through the Patasi community.
The driver is currently in police custody as investigations continue.
The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the morgue pending autopsy.
Ghana|Atinkaonline.com| Sofoba Kwame Afrifa