Oti Region: Two killed, several injured as bus overturns at Nkonya Bumbula

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A tragic road accident has claimed two lives and left several others injured at Nkonya Bumbula in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region.

A report from the Ghana National Fire Service indicates that the incident occurred when a 50-seater passenger bus travelling from Accra to Salaga reportedly overturned after a suspected tyre burst while negotiating a curve at high speed.

The impact left several passengers trapped in the wreckage, prompting an emergency response.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service arrived promptly at the scene, rescuing victims and providing immediate assistance.

The injured were handed over to the Ambulance Service and transported to the Margaret Marquart Catholic Hospital for medical treatment.

Two persons were confirmed dead, while others sustained varying degrees of injury. Firefighters subsequently cleared the accident scene to restore the smooth flow of traffic.

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