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The moment a woman tumbled and fell from Kejetia Market building in bid to escape fire

A woman who was trying to escape the fire that ravaged the Kejetia Market in Kumasi tumbled from the top of a storey building.

The woman, who was attempting to use a rope that had been thrown down the building to help persons trapped in the building to descend safely, and away from the fire, missed her grips and came tumbling down.

In an amateur video shared by myjoyonline.com, the woman, spotting a green dress, made her attempt to follow the rope, so that she is lowered to the ground, but unfortunately missed a grip.

Distraught, some of the onlookers screamed as the scene unfolded before their eyes.

The myjoyonline.com report said that the woman is however ok, although she sustained some injuries in the process.

Background:

In the late afternoon hours of Wednesday, March 15, 2023, GhanaWeb reported on how the Kejetia Market caught fire.

The cause of the fire, according to GhanaWeb sources, was unknown, but sources say the fire started at Kejetia Dubai, where car tyres are sold.

The fire, according to reports, started around 4:30pm.

Some affected traders who spoke to GhanaWeb‘s Ashanti Regional Correspondent claimed that the escalation of the fire can be attributed to the inability of fire officers to douse the fire on time.

Source: www.ghanaweb.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. 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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