Residents in the Weija Gbawe municipality in Accra are in a state of mourning following the death of seven students.

The school children are said to have met their untimely demise on May 10, 2023, after the boat they were travelling by capsized on a river at Wiaboman.

They are said to have been returning to their respective homes from school.

It is yet to be confirmed the exact number of individuals on the boat.

Meanwhile, the bodies of seven children have been recovered while rescue efforts are underway to identify the missing individuals.

Source: The Independent Ghana