A tragic accident in the Upper East Region has resulted in the death of a military officer from the 11 Mechanised Battalion based in Bawku.

The incident, which occurred around Binduri, has left five other officers in critical condition, raising concerns about road safety for military personnel.

Eyewitnesses reported that the military vehicle, registered as 15 GA 04, was en route from Bawku to Bazua when it suddenly veered off the road.

The vehicle lost control and somersaulted multiple times, leading to a violent crash that ended in disaster for the occupants.

The impact of the crash was immediate and severe, claiming the life of one officer on the scene.

Meanwhile, the five surviving officers suffered serious injuries and required urgent medical attention following the accident.

Emergency services quickly arrived to transport the injured officers to nearby medical facilities.

They were taken to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital and the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment for their injuries.