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Oasis Bus Topples Near Bamenda; Passengers Injured, No Fatalities

A bus owned by Oasis Travel Agency was involved in an accident near the Matazem security checkpoint in the North West Region. The incident took place this morning near the Matzem security checkpoint. The bus veered off the road and tumbled, causing significant damage. Passengers onboard shared a harrowing account of their experience when the bus, allegedly traveling at a high speed, veered out of control moments before reaching the checkpoint.

Oasis Bus Topples Near Bamenda; Passengers Injured, No Fatalities

According to early reports, while a few passengers were injured, fortunately, no lives were lost in the accident.

Witnesses recounted a scene of utter chaos as the bus veered off the road, resulting in it flipping over. The local community, including law enforcement, swiftly responded to handle the situation and offered assistance to the passengers.

“It was a sudden and frightening moment. The bus was going at a high speed, and before we knew it, it had veered off the road,” shared one of the passengers, who wished to remain anonymous. “I’m grateful that, despite the injuries, everyone survived.”

This comes after another accident occurred in the West Region, resulting in the death of a student.

The Oasis bus company has yet to provide an official statement regarding the incident.

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