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Wesley Grammar School Bus carrying 83 students catches fire at Kasoa Tollbooth

A school bus carrying students of Wesley Grammar School caught fire at the Kasoa Tollbooth on Friday, November 28, but fortunately, all passengers managed to escape.

The bus had 83 students and five teachers on board at the time of the incident.
Speaking to Citi News on Friday, Sports Teacher Richard Boafo, who was accompanying the students, said they were en route to Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School for a sporting event when the fire broke out.

He confirmed that everyone on board was able to evacuate safely, and no injuries were reported.

“We noticed smoke coming out of the bus, so we asked all the students to move out immediately. Fortunately, all 83 students and five teachers on board escaped safely, but the bus was completely burnt to ashes.”

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