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The Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly has pledged to cover the medical expenses of three injured pupils and provide financial support to the families of four children killed in a tragic accident at the Aboabo Extension Junction. During an interview on GhanAkoma, the Municipal Chief Executive, Ben Abdallah Alhassan, assured the public of the Assembly's commitment to the affected families.

The accident, which involved pupils of Mahad Islamic School, resulted in the loss of four lives and left three children injured, who were immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment. To prevent such incidents, the MCE has engaged the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) to improve safety on the Aboabo Post Office stretch and reduce road accidents.

Speaking about the injured pupils, the MCE mentioned that he has had conversations with two of them, and they are recovering well. He also revealed that the driver responsible for the accident is currently in police custody, emphasizing that justice will be served through the legal process. The incident has sparked renewed calls for stringent road safety measures to protect schoolchildren and other pedestrians in the area.

The Assembly has expressed willingness to consider proposals for a footbridge, pending technical assessments by road engineers, in addition to other potential pedestrian safety interventions.