The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is grieving the untimely death of one of its students, Afia Dedaa Osae-Atuah, a third-year Geography student.
The tragedy occurred when Afia was standing by the side of the road on her way to repair her laptop.
She was struck by a “trotro” whose brakes failed, causing the vehicle to veer off its lane and hit her.
The news of the incident was confirmed by the university through an announcement on its official page, sending shockwaves throughout the KNUST community.
Students and faculty have expressed their deep condolences to Afia’s family, and the tragic event has left the campus in mourning.
This is the latest in a series of accidents that have claimed the lives of students, with over 10 fatalities reported this year, including at least three from car accidents in various locations.
The tragic loss of Afia has sparked calls from the student body for stronger measures to address reckless driving and enhance road safety.
