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Articulated truck kills truck pusher at Mankessim

A 40-year-old truck pusher, popularly known as Taller, has met his untimely death after an articulated truck run over his head at Mankessim in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region.

The vehicle was transporting an excavator when the driver lost control and run over the victim crushing his head in the process.

Witnesses told Kasapa FM that the deceased, who is a hardworking man, was standing by the road when the truck veered off it’s lane and run over him, killing him instantly.

“We heard the truck tooting its horn twice only to see that the truck has run over the man drawing a huge crowd to the scene. He’s such a hardworking and respectful man, it’s sad he’s lost his life in such a manner,” a witness said.

 

The body of the deceased has been sent to the Mankessim Roman Hospital mortuary while the police have commenced an investigation into the incident.

SOURCE: Kasapafmonline.com

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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. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. 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.

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