About 16 people, including the drivers of vehicles with registration numbers GW-2659-T and GM 5383-12, died on the spot after a head-on collision on Sunday.
According to reports, the accident occurred on April 15, 2018, at about 1:42 am, on the Yapei-Buipe stretch of the Tamale-Kumasi Highway.
Narrating the incident, Northern Regional Police spokesperson, ASP Mohammad Yussif Tanko said the accident was caused by a Neoplan bus with 70 passengers on board traveling from Nalerigu to Ejura.
“Suspect driver name not yet known was in charge Neoplan bus with registration number GW 2659 T with 70 passengers on board traveling from Nalerigu to Ejura. On reaching a section of the road at Yapei-Yipala in a curve on the Tamale- Buipe Highway he attempted to overtake a cargo car ahead of him. In the process, the vehicle crushed with an incoming bus with registration number GM 5383-12,â€Â
