A fatal accident involving an armored vehicle occurred in Saka, a suburb of the Bawku West District in the Upper East Region, resulting in the death of a military officer and severe injuries to several others.
According to a Citinewsroom report, the soldiers were traveling from Bawku to Bolgatanga when one of the vehicle’s tyres suddenly burst, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle subsequently overturned, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Fortunately, local residents quickly came to the aid of the injured soldiers, assisting the police in transporting the deceased and injured officers to the Zebilla District Hospital for urgent medical attention.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and an investigation is likely to be launched to determine the cause of the accident.