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Two Final-Year Students Killed in Central Region Crash

By Ishmeal

Two final-year students of Ekumfi Obidan-Potwabin Basic School in the Central Region have died after they were knocked down by a speeding tipper truck.

The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon while the students were returning home from voluntary classes organised by the school.

The classes were being held amid the ongoing nationwide teachers’ strike.

A third student who was with the victims also sustained severe injuries in the accident.

The injured student is reportedly in critical condition and is receiving medical attention.

One of the victims died at the scene of the accident.

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The second student was rushed to the Roman Catholic Hospital in Mankessim but died upon arrival.

The incident has left the school and the affected community mourning the loss of the two students.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are expected to be investigated as authorities work to establish what led to the accident.

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By Ishmeal

Ishmeal Ntakor is a Ghanaian journalist, blogger, digital marketer, content creator, and media professional with interests in journalism, digital communication, healthcare, tourism, social development, and storytelling. He has experience in researching, writing, editing, and publishing news stories, features, articles, and digital content. His work covers current affairs, human-interest stories, entertainment, sports, tourism, social issues, and community developments. Ishmeal is also the founder and personality behind NationsBlogger, a digital media and blogging platform focused on news, entertainment, sports, trending stories, tourism, social issues, and public-interest content. Through his media work, he uses digital platforms to inform, educate, and connect with audiences. Educational Background Ishmeal has an interdisciplinary academic background spanning healthcare, digital marketing, and journalism. His qualifications include: - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Diagnostic Medical Imaging – University of Cape Coast (UCC) -Degree in Digital Marketing – IPMC College of Technology Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Communication His background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging has given him academic exposure to healthcare and medical imaging, while his studies in Digital Marketing and Journalism have strengthened his abilities in communication, media production, digital strategy, content creation, and online storytelling. He has developed skills in SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, PPC, content strategy, social media content creation, YouTube scripting, online journalism, and digital brand development. Beyond journalism and digital marketing, Ishmeal has a strong interest in tourism, history, exploration, interviews, current affairs, entertainment, and community development. As a media professional, Ishmeal believes in research, responsible reporting, accuracy, continuous learning, and telling stories that matter. He continues to combine his academic background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging at UCC, Digital Marketing at IPMC, and Journalism and Communication to build a diverse career across media, digital marketing, healthcare communication, and tourism. Ishmeal Ntakor is committed to growing NationsBlogger and using journalism and digital media to inform, educate, and engage audiences in Ghana and beyond