Woman Crushed to Death at Aboabo
A tragic accident at Aboabo in Kumasi claimed the life of an unidentified woman early Tuesday morning, prompting renewed appeals for improved pedestrian safety in the area.
The fatal incident occurred around 6:40 AM on the Aboabo–Airport Roundabout Highway. According to eyewitness accounts, the woman, believed to be in her mid-30s, was attempting to cross the road near the Fatima Farida School when she was struck by a long vehicle transporting electric cables.
Despite attempts by the driver to avoid hitting her, the truck knocked her down and dragged her several meters, resulting in her instant death.
Personnel from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and confirmed the death. The driver of the vehicle, as well as the truck, have since been taken into custody at the Airport Police Station to assist with investigations.
The deceased’s body has been conveyed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital morgue for preservation and identification.
The tragic event has sparked public outrage, with residents calling on government and city authorities to construct a pedestrian footbridge at the location to help prevent further loss of lives.
“This is not the first time such a thing has happened here. We keep losing people. Something must be done,” one distressed eyewitness told reporters.
Over the years, the Aboabo-Airport highway has recorded numerous pedestrian-related accidents, with residents consistently raising concerns about the lack of adequate road safety infrastructure in the area.
