A yet-to-be-identified woman lost her life on Monday evening after a tragic accident involving a pragia, popularly known as Mahama-Can-Do, and an L200 Mitsubishi pickup with registration number GJ 3226-21.
The collision occurred on the road between the Ho Sports Stadium and Kabore Junction.
About six other passengers, including schoolchildren returning from school, sustained life-threatening injuries.
They are currently receiving treatment at the Ho Teaching Hospital and the Ho Municipal Hospital.
Eyewitnesses reported that the impact of the crash was severe, leaving the pragia badly damaged.
The cause of the accident is yet to be determined, but local authorities have begun investigations.
Residents have expressed concerns about frequent accidents on the stretch and are calling for stricter road safety measures.
More updates to follow.