Mother Weeps as Her 5-Year-Old Son Falls Out of a Speeding Bus: "He's No More"

• A Ghanaian woman and her family are bereaved following the loss of their five-year-old child, who passed away in a tragic incident
• Speaking in an interview, the woman who introduced herself as Sister Kakra said her son fell off a bus on his way to school
• Netizens who saw the video of the woman speaking about her son's accident were heartbroken and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section
• In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian counsellor shared some tips on how to deal with grief

A Ghanaian mother is heartbroken after losing her 5-year-old son in a tragic accident. Her little boy fell from a speeding school bus while on his way to class.

The child, who had been sitting near the bus door, somehow slipped and fell from the moving vehicle - an unimaginable loss that has shattered his family.

This devastating event happened in the Western Region, as the bus was carrying children to school that morning.

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Sister Kakra, the grieving mother, shared her painful story, recounting that at 7:30 a.m., she said her last goodbye to her son, who was ready to go to school.

She handed him over to his sister to take him to board the bus, never imagining it would be the last time she’d see him alive, and went about her daily duties.

As she went about her day, a call came that no parent ever wants to receive - her son had fallen from the bus.

Despite being rushed to the hospital, the little boy could not be saved. The doctors did everything they could, but he was pronounced dead.

Her world has been forever changed, and the pain of losing her beloved child is beyond words. She wept uncontrollably in a video as she narrated the tragic incident to a pressman who approached her.

Watch the video of the mother narrating her ordeal below:

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Losing someone hurts, but heal

Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian counsellor, Seyram Avortri, shared some tips on how to deal with the passing of a loved one.

"Losing someone, especially in this manner, is sad, but I urge the family to take heart and also seek the services of a professional counsellor who can help her get over her loss. She should also know that it is okay to cry," he said.

Netizens sympathise with Sister Kakra

Netizens who saw the video of the woman weeping over the loss of her son were heartbroken. Many in the comments section expressed their deepest condolences to the woman and her bereaved family. Others also blamed the bus driver, accusing him of negligence, and urged the family to sue the driver and the school.

@Ama wrote:

@Hmmm,Takoradi school buses."

@Xtabae0 wrote:

"Who remembers the AGYIRIBA SCHOOL BUS INCIDENT eeeeiii Takoradi."

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@Nawagh wrote:

"My deepest condolences."

@ADIEPENA ABA MENSIMA wrote:

"May every parents get money to buy car to pick /drive their children anywhere IJN."

@User914758460577 wrote:

"Can’t she sue the school for child negligence??"

@Enyo~nam wrote:

"Chale 😩 God please protect our children for us .... this is sad."

@Joy is coming 44 wrote:

"So there was no teacher in the bus to sit near the door, ahh."

What are the laws or safety guidelines in place to prevent such incidents in public transport?

In Ghana, the legal and safety system regarding public transport, especially when children are involved, is mainly guided by the Road Traffic Act and regulations of the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC). Under the Road Traffic Act, no public vehicle must be designed without basic safety features, including belts for children. Unfortunately, enforcement of this kind of thing is often poor, and therefore, incidents occur where children have fallen out of moving vehicles. Sometimes these buses are not made for children, so there are no restraints or ways to be seated properly.

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The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) also provides guidelines to improve road safety for all passengers, but these guidelines are typically disregarded by the transport operators and the passengers. Driver training is also an important part of the safety regulations, which emphasises care when operating the vehicle with vulnerable passengers.

Parents and guardians have a legal right to demand that transport be made safer for their children while they travel. If a fall occurs, the victim or their family can sue for compensation under the law of negligence if it's proven that the transport operator was careless in not following safety regulations. In such cases, there will likely be legal claims against the bus company, the driver, or any entity that implemented inadequate safety standards.

Salifu Amoako's son involved in an accident

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a fatal accident which occurred at East Legon on Saturday, October 12, 2024, left many Ghanaians heartbroken.

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Details of the accident suggest that the 16-year-old son of Ghanaian Bishop Salifu Amoako caused the crash.

The news has left many Ghanaians heartbroken, while others questioned why the parents allowed a minor to drive the car.

Source: YEN.com.gh