Afram Plains: 6 Persons Losses Their Lives In Afram River
six Persons allegedly lost their lives in the Afram River in the Afram Plains.
It was reported that, twelve individuals attempted crossing the Afram River from Azietsi-Korpe, a village near the Agyata community
Regrettably, the boat, carrying ten passengers and two operators, encountered distress on the water resulting in the loss of six lives, with the two operators still missing.
National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) officer in the District Stephen Afram told the media that; four passengers were successfully rescued after swimming to safety, the remaining six passengers faced an unfortunate fate.
However, the Member of parliament for the Afram Plains constituency, Hon. Joseph Appiah Boateng expressed his sympathy for the families of the deceased, revealing that he has dispatched a delegation from Accra to mourn with the affected family members and will personally join them to extend his condolences.
He however, plea with both citizens and boat operators, urging them to prioritize safety and take preventive measures to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
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