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Kumasi: Falling tree kills taxi driver

 

 

A yet-to-be-identified Taxi driver has passed on after a tree fell on a car he was sitting in.

The incident happened during a Thursday evening downpour which was accompanied by strong winds in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi.

The driver parked his car close to the tree a few meters away from the Asanteman Senior High School.

His body has been recovered by passers-by and has been conveyed to the mortuary.

The mangled vehicle, which belongs to the deceased, has also been towed to the Suame Police station.

Police officers are currently at the scene to investigate the incident.

Kumasi: Taxi Driver Killed By Falling Tree On His Vehicle

Footage from the scene shows the damaged taxi being towed away.

—citinewsroom

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. 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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