At least three people have been confirmed dead and many others seriously injured in a road accident that occurred along the Soa highway in the outskirt of Yaounde, Centre region of Cameroon.

The accident that occurred early this morning involved a mini bus and a private vehicle having on board three passengers.

The two vehicles are reported to have collided after the private car leaving Soa to Yaounde reportedly lost control at the level of Radio Bonne Nouvelle, leaving the three passengers she had on board dead on the spot and the car completely crushed due to the violent level of the collision.

Meanwhile, many passengers from the mini bus, mostly students are reported to have incurred serious injuries. Sources say the number of deaths could increase with time owing to the level of injury incurred by some.

The victims have been transported to nearby hospitals in Yaounde.