A final-year mental health nursing student from St. Patrick’s Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Offinso, Alfreda, has died in the tragic Ford Transit and ambulance crash at Potrikrom that reportedly claimed 16 lives.
A final-year student of in , identified as Alfreda, has tragically lost her life in the fatal road accident at which reportedly claimed the lives of at least 16 passengers.
The deceased was a Diploma student pursuing Registered Mental Health Nursing at the health training institution.
Fatal Crash at Potrikrom
According to reports, the accident involved a Ford Transit passenger vehicle and an ambulance, resulting in one of the deadliest road crashes recorded in the area in recent times.
The tragic collision occurred at , a community along a busy highway in the , leaving several passengers dead and others seriously injured.
Emergency responders and local residents reportedly rushed to the scene to assist victims trapped in the wreckage before injured passengers were transported to nearby health facilities.
Nursing Student Was Visiting Her Mother
Sources close to the deceased indicate that Alfreda had recently gone on vacation from school and was travelling to , near in the , to visit her mother.
Her journey, which was meant to be a routine family visit during the break period, ended tragically following the accident.
Shock and Grief in Nursing Community
The news has sparked deep sorrow among colleagues, students, and staff of , where Alfreda was nearing the completion of her training as a mental health nurse.
Friends describe her as a committed student with strong dedication to the nursing profession and a passion for serving vulnerable patients.
Her sudden passing has therefore left classmates and members of the college community devastated.
Renewed Concerns Over Road Safety
The Potrikrom accident has once again drawn attention to road safety concerns in , particularly involving commercial transport vehicles.
Road crashes continue to claim hundreds of lives annually across the country, often linked to speeding, driver fatigue, poor road conditions, and vehicle defects.
Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A Life Cut Short
For many who knew her, Alfreda’s death represents the painful loss of a young health professional who was on the brink of completing her training and entering the workforce to serve communities.
Her death, together with the other victims of the Potrikrom crash, has left families and communities mourning across several regions.
