Gyankobaa (Ash), Oct. 25, GNA - Gyankobaa, a farming community near Ofoase in the Asante-Akim District was on Monday thrown into a state of mourning when a falling tree killed a couple following a strong windstorm. The deceased Obeng Atta, 40 years old and Ama Ketewa, aged 28 were both returning from farm at around 1530 hours when the tragedy occurred. They had no children.
According to Superintendent Francis Oppong, the District Police Commander who briefed the Ghana News Agency, the storm which preceded a heavy downpour completely uprooted the tree and trapped the couple, killing them instantly.
He said a witness who was also returning from farm arrived soon at the scene and reported to the police who in turn conveyed them to the Juaso Hospital Morgue.
Ama Ketewa has been buried after autopsy, whilst the body of the husband has been transferred to the Agogo Presbyterian Hospital Morgue, waiting for his family to conclude arrangements for his burial. 25 Oct. 07
