N/R: 16 injured in accident at on Tamale-Yendi road

The driver of the bus which had about 67 passengers aboard at the time of the incident is reported to have lost control of the vehicle after he fell asleep behind the steering wheel

A Tamale bound Metro Mass Transit bus has been involved in an accident at Kpalkori on the Tamale-Yendi road in the Northern Region, leaving 16 passengers injured.The accident occurred on Tuesday, 19 July 2022.The 16 are currently receiving treatment, including 2 children at the Tamale Teaching hospital.While 10 others, whosustained minor injuries and have been treated and dischargedAccording to the passengers, the driver of the bus which had about 67 passengers aboard, at the time of the incident is reported to have lost control of the vehicle after he fell asleep behind the steering wheel.The bus subsequently crashed into a bridge, somersaulting into a ditch at Kpalkori on the Yendi-Tamale road. Source: classfmonline.com