A devastating road crash involving a school bus has resulted in the deaths of two pupils from Alice Elites Academy, a private preparatory institution situated at Assin Edubiase in the Assin South District of the Central Region.
The fatal incident occurred on the Assin Homaho road on the evening of Monday, June 1, 2026, when a Mercedes Benz Sprinter bus transporting more than 40 schoolchildren was involved in a serious accident, plunging families, school authorities and residents into grief.
The two victims, a boy and a girl, lost their lives as a consequence of injuries sustained during the crash, marking a heartbreaking tragedy for the school community and the wider district.
Confirming the incident, the Central North Regional Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, DSP Wonder Lumor, provided details regarding the casualties and the emergency measures that followed the accident.
According to the police commander, all affected pupils were swiftly evacuated from the scene and transported to nearby healthcare facilities for urgent medical attention. Twenty two children were admitted to the St Francis Xavier Hospital, while eighteen others received treatment at the Assin Edubiase Health Centre.
Medical personnel at both facilities immediately attended to the injured pupils, working to stabilise their conditions and provide the necessary care following the traumatic incident.
Speaking to Adom News, one of the affected parents, Douglas Odoom, described the emotional impact of the tragedy on families whose children were involved in the accident. The incident has generated widespread concern among parents and residents, many of whom have expressed sorrow over the loss of the young pupils.
In an encouraging development, DSP Lumor later confirmed that all 40 injured children who survived the crash responded positively to treatment and have since been discharged from the various health facilities to reunite with their families.
Meanwhile, law enforcement authorities have commenced investigations aimed at establishing the circumstances surrounding the accident. Officials are expected to examine several factors as part of efforts to determine the precise cause of the crash and whether any breaches of road safety regulations contributed to the tragedy.
The incident has cast a shadow over Assin Edubiase, where residents, parents, teachers and students continue to mourn the untimely deaths of the two pupils. The loss has reignited discussions about road safety involving school transport services and the need for enhanced measures to ensure the protection of children travelling to and from school.
As the affected families come to terms with their loss, tributes have continued to pour in for the deceased pupils, whose deaths have left a profound impact on classmates, teachers and members of the community.
The tragedy serves as another painful reminder of the devastating consequences of road accidents and the importance of strengthening safety standards to safeguard young lives across the country.
