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STC bus crash tragedy

 STC bus transporting SHS students crashes on Kasoa-Cape Coast highway



STC bus crash tragedy
STC bus crash tragedy



On April 17, 2023, a tragic accident occurred on the Kasoa-Cape Coast highway involving an STC bus transporting Senior High School (SHS) students. 

The bus was said to have been traveling from Accra to Cape Coast, carrying students from various SHSs across the Greater Accra Region who were returning to school after the Easter holidays.

According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred around 11:00 am when the driver of the STC bus lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch by the roadside. The impact of the crash was so severe that it caused the bus to overturn, leaving many students trapped inside. 


STC bus crash tragedy
STC bus crash tragedy


The accident resulted in the death of six students, while several others sustained various degrees of injuries.

The injured students were rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention. The Ghana National Fire Service and the Ghana Police Service were also at the scene of the accident to help with the rescue operation and maintain law and order.

The cause of the accident is still unknown, but some eyewitnesses say the driver of the STC bus was driving at a high speed, while others say the bus may have had a mechanical fault. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.

The tragic accident has sent shockwaves across the country, with many expressing their condolences to the families of the deceased students. The Ministry of Education has also expressed its condolences and assured the public that measures will be put in place to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.

The safety of students traveling to and from school should be a top priority for the government and all stakeholders in the education sector. It is important that proper measures are put in place to ensure the safety of students traveling by bus. 


STC bus crash tragedy
STC bus crash tragedy


This includes ensuring that all buses used to transport students are roadworthy, that drivers are well-trained and experienced, and that speed limits are strictly enforced.

In conclusion, the tragic accident involving the STC bus transporting SHS students is a sad reminder of the importance of road safety. It is a wake-up call for all stakeholders to take the necessary steps to prevent such accidents from happening again in the future. 

The government, transport operators, and road safety agencies must work together to ensure that the safety of students is not compromised in any way.

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