BREAKING: Two brothers drown in a ‘galamsey’ pit filled with water in Ashanti Region
BREAKING: Two brothers drown in a ‘galamsey’ pit filled with water in Ashanti Region
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Two brothers have met their untimely demise after they drown in a galamsey pit filled with water at Manso Watereso in the Amansie South District of Ashanti Region.
The sad incident occured on Monday January 9, 2023.
Narrating the incident to Filasconews.com today, the Assembly member for the area, Hon Kofi Mensah said the two brothers were going to their farm when the unfortunate incident happened.
He said, the pit was created by illegal miners and they have abandoned it for years.
It has now turned into a deep ‘stagnant river’.
One of the siblings fell into it on their way going to the farm. In an attempt to rescue his brother, the other one also drown.
The two bodies were retrieved from the pit and have been deposited at the morgue for autopsy and preservation.
Police have commenced investigation into the matter.
You can contact the Assembly member for Manso Watereso Electoral area Hon Kofi Mensah for more on the number below:
0552774200
Below is the picture of the deceased brothers:
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SOURCE: Filasconews.com/K DEE
