Man Crushed to Death by Train –Mpakadan Tema

JHNews || The fatal accident serves as a grim reminder of the growing need for public education on rail safety as Ghana’s modern train services resume full operations.

Man Crushed to Death by Train –Mpakadan Tema

Tema, Greater Accra Region –

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Tragedy struck on the newly constructed Tema–Mpakadan railway line when a moving train ran over a man, killing him instantly.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when the victim, whose identity has yet to be confirmed, was walking along the rail track despite several warning signs and horns from the oncoming train. The locomotive driver reportedly attempted to stop, but the impact proved fatal.

Police and railway officials rushed to the scene to secure the area and begin investigations into the cause of the incident. The body has since been conveyed to the mortuary for autopsy and identification.

Railway authorities have urged the public to stay clear of train tracks and adhere to safety regulations as commercial operations on the Tema–Mpakadan line expand.