University of cape coast: A Level 200 Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) student at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has tragically died after being struck by a bus on campus.
According to Ghana News Agency, the deceased, Mr. Caleb Kweku Mensah, met his untimely death on Thursday, March 5. He was riding a motorbike to the Oguaa Hall to collect his identification card for a scheduled examination when the incident occurred. The collision with an Ayalolo bus happened around 1500 hours along the Amissah-Arth?r Language Centre and the Sandwich Lecture Theatre (SWLT) stretch, resulting in severe injuries.
A statement released by the school on Friday, March 6, indicated that Mr. Mensah was rushed to the UCC Hospital. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead after efforts to resuscitate him failed. The body has since been deposited at the UCC Morgue pending further procedures.
The university has reported the incident to the UCC Police and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) for investigations. Additionally, the family of the deceased has been informed of the incident, and the university has extended its condolences to them. The statement urged the university community to remain calm as investigations continue.