GENERAL NEWS

Chainsaw operator killed by falling tree at Assin Abodweseso

The incident happened on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, around 4:30 p.m.

The deceased is said to have been hired by a farmer to fell some trees, as most farmers do when preparing their land for cultivation, but unfortunately, he lost his life.

“It is true that our brother has died after a tree he was cutting fell on him and killed him instantly,” eyewitness Kofi Shaibu, the owner of the farm, narrated to Kasapa News Yaw Boagyan in an interview.

According to him, as the deceased was felling the tree, he (the farm owner) saw the tree coming down in the direction of the deceased, and he shouted to alert him to run, but unfortunately, the deceased couldn’t hear him, and the tree landed on him, killing him instantly.

The body of the deceased has been deposited at St. Francis hospital mortuary at Assin Fosu, while the case has been reported to the Assin Nyankomase Police Station for investigation.

 

Source: kasapafmonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

Related Articles

Back to top button