A tragic accident near Binduri in the Upper East Region on October 15, 2024, claimed the life of one soldier and left five others seriously injured, according to a report by 3news.com.

The soldiers, returning to base after escorting a government official, were involved in the accident when their truck reportedly skidded off the road in Bazua and flipped multiple times.

TV3’s Upper East Regional correspondent, Castro Senyalah, reported that the military truck, with registration number 15 GA 04, was traveling from Bawku to Bazua when the crash occurred.

The soldier who lost his life was a member of the 11 Mechanised Battalion stationed in Bawku.

The five injured soldiers were rushed to Bolgatanga Regional Hospital and Tamale Teaching Hospital for medical care.