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PHOTOS: 30 pupils injured after school bus somersaults, falls into river at Atwima-Kwanwoma

About 30 pupils were rushed to hospital after their school bus plunged into a river at Atwima Boko in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region.

Reports say, the school bus which was conveying students of Divine Charisma International School somersaulted and fell into river in the process.

It was not clear what caused the accident but the residents blamed it deplorable road network.

Some parents who rushed to the scene said the accident occurred after the school bus fell from a dilapidated bridge on the road and ended up in a river under the said bridge.

The accident which occurred on Monday June 5, 2023 recorded no casualties as of the time of filling this report.

One of the parents, who unanimously spoke to OTEC News Jacob Agyenim Boateng said two out of the about 30 students were his children.

He noted that the pupils were rushed to the Akoma Specialist Hospital in the area for treatment.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com

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. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. 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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