A boat accident on Ghana’s Volta Lake left nine people dead on Wednesday evening after a vessel carrying 14 passengers capsized amid rough weather conditions, local authorities said.
The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. along the Yeji–Congo route, between Sikakope and Mataiko in the East Gonja District. Five male passengers were rescued, while the fatalities included women and children.
Mr.Salisu Be-Awuribe, the Savannah Regional Minister, said emergency response teams have been deployed and support is being mobilized for affected families. District officials from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) have been directed to assess the situation and coordinate relief efforts.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident as concerns persist over safety conditions on inland waterways.
Source:TheDotNews