Eight passengers have died in a gory head on collision accident that occurred along the Akosombo to Kpone road in the Eastern region.

Several others have been injured and hospitalized.

Three persons died on the spot whiles five died later at the hospital.

The death toll is likely to increase due to the magnitude of injuries suffered by the passengers.

Ultimate news’ Kojo Ansah Sasraku gathered that, the accident which occurred at 9:15pm on Wednesday involved a Hyundai Mini Bus with registration number GW 7792-12 moving from Kpone to Akosombo and a Benz Bus with registration number GR 9053- A from the opposite direction.

However, on reaching the spot at Bolekope, the two vehicles had severe head on collision.

It is not clear what exactly led to the crash.

Confirming the accident to Ultimate news, the Akuse District Police Commander, ASP Francis Ackah explained that three persons including the Hyundai Mini Bus driver died.

He added that, two latter died at the VRA hospital whiles three died on Thursday.

According to the District commander, the bodies of the diseased have been deposited at Akuse and VRA hospitals.

He said police have launched investigation into the accident.