A tragic incident occurred in Tanoso, located in the Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region, where a 12-year-old boy lost his life after being swept away by a flash flood.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim, Emmanuel Opoku, was carried away by the swiftly moving water while playing with friends during heavy rains on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Hon. Aron Nandie, the Assembly Member for the Tanoso Electoral Area, spoke to OTEC News Reporter Jacob Agyenim Boateng, revealing that the boy fell into a gutter while playing near the river that day.
Additionally, a 14-year-old boy, who was older than the deceased, sustained severe injuries while attempting to rescue his brother. Fortunately, he received medical treatment at a hospital and has since been discharged.
The police in the area have taken custody of the deceased's body, which has been deposited at a morgue pending further investigation.
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