Heavy rainstorm in the capital, Accra on Tuesday evening caused significant damages and also uprooted a huge tree which damaged property and injured an innocent passerby.
The tree according to witnesses was uprooted by the heavy rains, falling on a vehicle. Fortunately, the vehicle had only one passenger who was trapped for a brief moment but was rescued by the collective efforts of residents and the police.
The individual received minor hand injuries and was quickly rushed to the Police Hospital for medical care after the rescue.
Personnel from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and the police were on-site, clearing debris and cutting the tree to restore access for commuters. The impact of the fallen tree also damaged the roofs of several nearby shops, adding to the destruction.
The affected road, which connects Newtown to Pigfarm, Accra Girls, and surrounding areas, was blocked, forcing commuters to find alternative routes.
Meanwhile, the storm also caused damage at the Accra College of Education, affecting campus structures, including part of a newly built washroom facility.
The storm which occurred on Tuesday, March 25, around 5 pm, also uprooted trees, causing further property damage and destroying students’ valuables.
Fortunately, no casualties were reported, although part of the campus has been left in darkness due to fallen electric poles.
