STORY BY IRENE KABUKIE KWAO—

Tragedy has struck the Ashanti Region after a van crashed into a group of school children crossing the road at Aboabo, killing four children and leaving three others injured.

The incident has left the community mourning the loss of the young victims, while the three injured children are reported to have sustained injuries in the crash.

Details surrounding the circumstances leading to the accident, including the identity of the driver and the condition of the injured children, remain unclear.

It is also not yet known whether the driver has been arrested or whether an official investigation has been launched into the incident.

The crash has renewed concerns about the safety of schoolchildren crossing busy roads, particularly in communities where children may be exposed to moving vehicles while travelling to or from school.

Further details are expected as more information becomes available from the relevant authorities.