Five people died when the vehicle they were travelling on plunged into River Owabi, between Akropong and Dabaa, in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region.

The accident occurred early Tuesday on the Akropong-Dabaa road, where the driver was said to have lost control of the vehicle and plunged into the river.

The deceased have been identified as a 41-year-old teacher, Rita Agyare, Helena, 40-year-old seamstress, Boamah Gyasi Eric, 20, plumber, 10-year-old student, Lordina Yasan, and her sister, Doreen Yasan, 5.

A police source confirmed the incident, saying the bodies have been conveyed to the Mount Sinai morgue for preservation.