A devastating accident occurred last Thursday on the outskirts of Akyem Boadua, involving a 15-seater Toyota Hiace mini-bus traveling from Kade to Accra. The bus was only a few minutes into its journey when the accident happened.

Tragically, eight people lost their lives instantly in the accident, while six others sustained injuries. The injured are currently receiving medical treatment at the Akwatia St Dominic Hospital.

The bodies of the deceased, seven women and one man, have been deposited at the morgue of the Akwatia St Dominic Hospital for autopsy and preservation. Relatives of the victims are urged to visit the hospital to identify the deceased and collect their remains for burial.

An eyewitness, Samuel Kwabiah, described the horrific scene, stating that the vehicle somersaulted five times before landing in the bush. The accident occurred less than five kilometers from Kade, where the bus had taken off.

Unfortunately, the vehicle's number plate was lost in the crash, making it impossible to determine the registered vehicle number immediately after the accident. The police are still investigating the incident.

The driver of the vehicle is currently unaccounted for, and it is unclear whether they survived the accident. The police are working to locate the driver and determine the cause of the accident.

According to the Road Safety Committee, this stretch of road has a alarming history of accidents. Last year, 124 people lost their lives in road accidents on the Kade-Akyem Osenase portion of the Kade-Accra road. This year, eight people have already died on the same stretch between January and March.

Some eyewitnesses speculate that the driver may have been new to the road, which could have contributed to the accident. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be revealed as it becomes available.

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