Presbyterian SHS Student Edward Anato Dies in Kumasi-Accra Highway Accident

The Presbyterian Senior High School, Bompata, has been thrown into mourning following the death of one of its students, Edward Anato, in a tragic road accident on the Kumasi-Accra Highway.

Edward reportedly died at the scene of the accident after the vehicle involved was involved in a crash. The incident has left his family, schoolmates, teachers and friends grieving the sudden loss of a young student whose future appeared promising.

Edward was also a member of the Presbyterian SHS, Bompata, team that participated in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). The team reportedly achieved a historic milestone by reaching the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time.

His participation in the academic competition reportedly earned him recognition as one of the school’s promising students. The NSMQ community has also expressed sadness over his passing, remembering him as a bright student who contributed to his school’s impressive performance during the competition.

The news of his death has reportedly sent shockwaves through the school community, particularly among students and colleagues who knew and interacted with him.

His passing has also drawn attention from members of the wider NSMQ community, where students from different schools regularly form strong bonds through their participation in the annual academic competition.

The circumstances surrounding the accident, including the events leading to the crash, have not been fully detailed in the information available.

Edward’s death comes as a painful reminder of the dangers associated with road travel, particularly on major highways where accidents can have devastating consequences.

As the Presbyterian SHS, Bompata, community mourns, tributes are expected to continue pouring in for the late student, with friends and colleagues remembering him for his academic abilities and contribution to the school’s historic NSMQ campaign.

The bereaved family and the school community are being offered condolences as they come to terms with the loss of the promising young student. May his soul rest in peace.

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