Tragic Boat Accident on the Black Volta River: 1 Fatality and 50 Missing

In a devastating incident on the Black Volta River in the Savannah Region, a boat carrying passengers from Dorkorchina to Kpandai capsized, resulting in the loss of one life and leaving approximately 50 individuals unaccounted for.

The catastrophe occurred due to alleged overloading, causing the boat to capsize and plunge into the river. Mr. Kipo Sulemana, the Bole District Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), confirmed this information to the Ghana News Agency in Tamale on Saturday. He further stated that two individuals managed to survive the ordeal while approximately 50 others were still missing.

Compounding the difficulty of the situation, the location where the incident transpired is inaccessible. Consequently, NADMO has been relying on the assistance of local residents to aid in the search and rescue efforts for those who are missing.

In conclusion, this heartbreaking boat disaster on the Black Volta River has resulted in one fatality and a significant number of individuals still unaccounted for. The local community, together with the NADMO, is working tirelessly to locate and rescue the missing persons in this challenging situation.

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