A candidate sitting the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has died following a road accident in the Upper West Region.

The victim, identified as Taufii Ibrahim, a pupil of Charia Roman Catholic Junior High School, was reportedly travelling on a motorcycle from Charia to his examination centre in Wa when the crash occurred.

According to JoyNews Upper West Regional Correspondent Rafiq Salam, the incident happened on Sunday, May 3, while the student was on his way to join his colleagues for the examination.

He was rushed to a nearby health facility but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Reports indicate that two pupils were on the motorcycle at the time of the accident. The other student sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.

The incident has cast a sombre mood over the examination process in the area as candidates across the country continue to sit the BECE.

Source: myjoyonline