Reports reaching GBC News say several passengers have lost their lives in a capsized boat moving from Dzemeni to Havorkope in the Kwahu Afram Plains North District of the Eastern Region.
According to reports, the incident occurred at Todzie while the boat was enroute to Havorkope.
Reports say a sudden wind storm caused the boat to capsize, drowning some of those on board.
A few managed to swim to safety ashore.
So far, only a few bodies have been found.
A search party is out looking for the remaining bodies in the river.
Residents are calling on the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) for support.
