Grief has engulfed the University of Cape Coast (UCC) following the death of a Level 200 student in a tragic accident just minutes before he was scheduled to sit for an examination.
Kweku Mensah, a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) student, sustained fatal injuries after a collision with an Ayalolo bus at around 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The accident occurred along the stretch of road between the Amissah-Arthur Language Centre and the Sandwich Lecture Theatre.
The tragedy, which occurred on March 5, 2026, has shaken students, lecturers, and staff across the campus. University authorities confirmed the incident in an official statement issued on Friday.
Preliminary reports indicate that Mensah had been heading to Oguaa Hall to retrieve his student ID card, which was required for entry into the examination hall. While riding a motorcycle along the busy campus road, he was involved in a collision that left him critically injured.
Witnesses and first responders quickly transported him to the University of Cape Coast Hospital, where medical staff made urgent efforts to save his life. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the facility.
The campus police, in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, have launched a detailed investigation into the incident. Officials confirmed that Mensah’s body has been deposited at the UCC Morgue pending a post-mortem examination and other formal procedures. The university has also contacted his family and is providing support as they grieve the sudden loss.
Speaking on behalf of the institution, Acting Director of the Directorate of Public Affairs, Kwabena Antwi-Konadu, conveyed the university’s condolences.
“The University extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and urges the University community to remain calm as investigations continue,” the statement read.
The incident has once again drawn attention to ongoing concerns about road safety on campus, particularly the heavy mix of motorcycles, buses, and pedestrian traffic during peak academic hours.
Authorities say additional details will be released as investigations progress.
