A Level 200 student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has died following a collision between a motorbike and a bus on the university campus.
The deceased, Caleb Kweku Mensah, who was pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) programme, reportedly sustained severe injuries after his motorbike collided with an Ayalolo bus along the stretch between the Amissah-Arthur Language Centre and the Sandwich Lecture Theatre.
According to a statement issued by the university, the incident occurred around 1500 hours on Thursday, March 5, while the student was heading to Oguaa Hall to collect his identification card ahead of a scheduled examination.
He was rushed to the university hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life.
The university said the body has been deposited at the UCC morgue while further procedures are carried out.
Authorities have reported the incident to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) and the UCC Police for investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The university has also informed the family of the deceased and extended its condolences to them.
In the statement, the institution urged members of the university community to remain calm as investigations continue into the tragic incident.
