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Wrong overtaking leaves 4 dead on Bole-Bamboi highway

A fatal accident has left four persons dead at Kwame-Kwasi, a community on the Bole-Bamboi stretch in the Savannah Region.

The accident occurred after an ESP bus with registration number AP 7778-21 rammed into a moving trailer with registration number GR2703-P loaded with goods en route to Mali.

Eye witnesses say the driver of the ESP Bus was over speeding but failed in an attempt to overtake the Mali bound trailer killing the four onboard.

The Bole District Police Commander, DSP Benjamin Buxton who confirmed the accident to press men, said the remaining passengers who sustained various degrees of injury, have been rushed to the Bamboi Polyclinic for medical attention while the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Wenchi hospital morgue.

The ESP Bus has been towed to the Tinga police station.

Meanwhile, police personnel have been dispatched to the scene to direct traffic.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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