A tragic accident involving a Motorking tricycle transporting Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates has left eight students injured, with one reported to be in critical condition.
The incident occurred on the morning of Friday, June 13, 2025, in the Oti Region.
The candidates, who were travelling from Odumase-Basari Akura to the Kechiebi examination centre in the Nkwanta South Municipality, were en route to sit for their exams when the overloaded tricycle reportedly hit a pothole, veered off the road, and crashed.
The impact caused serious injuries to all the passengers. Seven of the students were taken to the Kechiebi CHPS compound for treatment, while one female candidate, identified as Manyina Janet, was critically injured and referred to the Nkwanta South Municipal Government Hospital for further medical care.
Despite the trauma, the seven injured students have expressed their determination to continue writing their exams.
Speaking to Adom News, the headteacher of Odumase-Basari Akura, Mr. Jacob Hundo, commended the students for their resilience and courage.
“We understand the pain they are going through, but this exam is a very important step in their academic journey. We are encouraging them to stay focused and complete it,” he said.
Mr. Hundo noted that although the students have received support and encouragement, some are visibly struggling to write due to the pain from their injuries.
A visit by Adom News to the Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital confirmed that Manyina Janet is responding to treatment and is hopeful of returning to the examination centre to continue with her papers.
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