Two kindergarten pupils of Alice Elites Academy have died after a school bus carrying over 40 children plunged into a river at Assin Edubiase in the Central Region. Several others sustained injuries and received treatment.
Tragedy as School Bus Crashes into River in Assin South District
A tragic road accident at Assin Edubiase in the Assin South District of the Central Region has claimed the lives of two kindergarten pupils after a school bus carrying more than 40 children veered off the road and plunged into a river.
The victims, aged three and five, were pupils of Alice Elites Academy and were travelling in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus with registration number AS 2218-20 when the accident occurred.
The incident happened on the Assin Kwafokrom-Homaho road on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Driver Reportedly Lost Control
Preliminary information indicates that the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the roadway before plunging into the nearby river.
The accident resulted in injuries to dozens of pupils on board the bus, prompting an emergency response from health authorities and local rescue teams.
More Than 40 Pupils Affected
According to officials of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, over 40 pupils sustained varying degrees of injuries.
ASP Wonder Lumor of the Central North Regional Police Command disclosed that the injured children were transported to nearby health facilities for medical attention.
Of the affected pupils:
- Twenty-two (22) were taken to St. Francis Xavier Hospital.
- Eighteen (18) received treatment at the Assin Edubiase Health Centre.
Medical personnel worked swiftly to stabilize the victims and provide emergency care.
Injured Pupils Discharged
Authorities have confirmed that all injured pupils responded positively to treatment and were subsequently discharged from the various health facilities.
The unfortunate deaths of the two kindergarten pupils, however, have left families, school authorities, and community members in mourning.
Calls for Improved School Transport Safety
The accident has renewed concerns about the safety of school transportation across the country, particularly in rural communities where roads and bridges often present challenges during travel.
Education stakeholders and parents are expected to call for stricter vehicle safety inspections, enhanced driver training, and improved monitoring of school transport services to prevent similar tragedies.
Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are expected to continue.
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