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Heavy downpour kills toddler in Ga South after he slipped from father’s hand

A one-year-old has died as a result of flooding that occurred at Broadcasting in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra region.

The child slipped off the hands of his father during the struggle of the family to move to safety when rushing water gushed into their apartment on Thursday night.

The water, according to information gathered by Adom News’ Kofi Adjei, broke down the walls and windows of the family house.

Several homes in the municipality were also affected by floodwaters, leaving residents stranded.

Occupants said the entire apartment was filled with water within a few seconds and became extremely difficult for them to move to safety.

The ceiling became the only option for escape but the little boy slipped from the hands of his father and fell.

All efforts to find him became unsuccessful until the water began to recede when he was found stuck in a corner of the room and dead.

Devastated parents of the little boy could not speak to Adom News as they remained in a pensive mood.

Occupants, apart from the loss of their baby, could also not salvage any item.

Some residents of Broadcasting Lane 5, who were also affected, expressed disappointment in municipal authorities for failing to pull down buildings sited in waterways though they were marked for demolition several years ago.

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Living in the community has become a huge challenge and residents have to rely on a ladder to move to either side of the community.

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.

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