Water tank falls on pastor's car, crashes him to death

A tragic incident on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Amantin in the Mpohor Fiase Municipality of the Western Region has claimed the life of a pastor in a bizarre accident.

The deceased, Pastor James Tawiah of the Deeper Life Church, reportedly died instantly when a 350-litre water storage tank collapsed onto his vehicle, 3news.com reported.

The Assembly Member for Manso, Emmanuel Ndur, confirmed the incident, explaining that Pastor Tawiah was driving to Manso to minister to a congregation when his vehicle stalled while ascending a hill.

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According to Ndur, the vehicle rolled backward down the slope and collided with a structure supporting the water tank. In an attempt to maneuver, Pastor Tawiah mistakenly left the gear in reverse, causing the car to accelerate backward at high speed.

The vehicle struck the base of the tank stand with force, dislodging the 350-litre tank, which then toppled onto the vehicle and crushed the pastor instantly.

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His body has since been conveyed to the Tarkwa mortuary, while police have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

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