
A boat accident on Volta Lake in the East Gonja district has resulted in seven fatalities and two missing persons. The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, around 5:30 pm, between Sikakope and Mataiko, on the route from Yeji to Congo. The boat, carrying 14 passengers, reportedly capsized due to adverse weather conditions. The deceased include two women and five children. Five males were rescued. Rescue teams have recovered seven bodies, but one woman and one child remain missing. The incident report indicates that none of the passengers were wearing life jackets. Search and rescue operations are ongoing to locate the remaining victims.
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