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Two toddlers die as building collapse in Gomoa Osamkrom

Two children lost their lives when a building that housed them collapsed in Gomoa Osamkrom, Central Region, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

The victims were a one-year-old girl and her one-month-old brother.

According to reports from Adom News, the children’s mother, Sophia Arthur, had briefly stepped out to bathe after feeding them. She recounted hearing a sudden, alarming sound and rushed out to find their home reduced to rubble.

Residents rushed to assist, attempting to remove the debris in hopes of rescuing the children. However, their efforts were in vain, as the toddlers had already succumbed to the collapse.

The bodies of the deceased have been transferred to the mortuary at Agona Swedru Government Hospital.

Authorities have initiated investigations to determine the cause of this heartbreaking incident.

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. 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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