Disaster at Kintampo Waterfalls. About 16 people confirmed dead.

At least 16 people are reported dead in a ghastly accident at the Kintampo Water fall in the Brong Ahafo Region.
Reports indicate that the accident occurred at about 4.30pm on Sunday when huge tree run off the top of the water fall, descending on the dozens of revelers who were swimming beneath the fall.
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Officials of the Ghana National Fire Service and the Ghana Police Service are currently at the scene trying to rescue persons suspected to be trapped under the tree.
An eyewitnesses, Awudu Isahaku who spoke to Citi News said, “There was a heavy wind in the Kintampo area earlier today… So the huge tree fell at the top and descended onto the people who were swimming in the river beneath the mountain. It has killed about 16 people. We are down here with chainsaw machines cutting the trees in attempt to save the many others trapped under the water. Personnel from the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service and even some traditional leaders are here.”kintampo-falls-death
The Kintampo Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent, Desmond Owusu Boampong told Citi News 17 bodies been retrieved so far.
Many of the revelers at the scene when the unfortunate incident occurred are believed to be students who were on excursion to the Waterfall.
Reports say about 18 people in very terrible condition have been rushed to the Kintampo Municipal Hospital for treatment.
More soon.
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Source: citifmonline.com/