An accident at Kwameprakrom on the Ayanfuri-Dunkwa-on-Offin road has claimed the lives of two children in the early hours of Thursday, November 12.

According to eyewitness accounts, the bus, with registration number GN 5580-25, was travelling from Elubo to Garu Timpane when it plunged into a ditch.

Speaking to the media, some passengers alleged that the driver lost control of the vehicle after falling asleep behind the wheel.

A fatal accident at Aboabo in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of four eight-year-old schoolchildren and left three others injured.

The four deceased have been identified as Juraid Mohammed, Anisah Ibrahim, Fati Muniru and Raiyan Faisal. They were pronounced dead on arrival at the Manhyia District Hospital.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday, October 20, when the seven pupils of the School of Islamic Studies at Akotosu were knocked down by a Hyundai van that had veered off the road as they attempted to cross after classes.

According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicle was travelling from the Aboabo Post Office area towards the Airport Roundabout when the driver reportedly lost control while descending a slope, hitting the seven children who were on the pavement waiting to cross the road.

Two of the injured children, 12-year-old Laila Muniru and five-year-old Bushira Musapha, were in critical condition and are expected to be transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for further treatment at the time.