President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended his condolences to families of the persons who perished in a crash on the Kintampo-Tamale highway on Monday.
The President in a tweet on Tuesday prayed for the souls of all who lost their lives in the crash.
He also asked those who got injured to get well soon.
“My sympathies and condolences go to all the families and loved ones of the deceased in Monday’s horrific accident on the Kintampo-Tamale Highway. May their souls Rest In Peace. I also wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
Kintampo crash
Over 30 passengers died as a result of the Monday dawn road crash that resulted in a fire outbreak at Dawadawa Number 2 on the Kintampo-Tamale Highway.
Some of the passengers were burned beyond recognition.
There were six survivors who were sent to nearby health facilities.
One of the buses involved in the crash was from Bawku and was headed to Techiman. It had about 11 passengers on board.
The other vehicle was a Sprinter bus with about 23 passengers.
The bodies of the deceased persons were subsequently deposited at the Kintampo South Hospital at Jema.
Meanwhile, the Kintampo Municipal Assembly is considering a mass burial of the crash victims.
The Municipal Chief Executive for the assembly, Michael Sarkodie Baffoe said the assembly is holding on for some time to allow family members to organize themselves and come and identify remains of their relatives.
