A devastating accident involving members of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in the Bechem District has left two dead and several others in critical condition. The incident occurred on August 10, 2025, when a minibus carrying church members returning from a camp meeting crashed after a tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control.
Footage from the scene shows the minibus severely damaged, with passengers’ belongings scattered across the site. Eyewitnesses confirmed the tyre burst as the cause of the accident, which led to the tragic loss of two lives. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving urgent medical care, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to a local morgue.
The SDA Church has issued a statement expressing profound sorrow and calling for prayers for the affected families and the recovery of those injured. Authorities have yet to release an official report on the incident, and investigations are ongoing to determine further details.
The community and the SDA Church are rallying together in grief and support, seeking comfort and strength during this difficult time.
