Fatal Helicopter Crash in Ghana Claims Lives of Defense and Environment Ministers plus 6 Others
A tragic event unfolded in Ghana when a military helicopter crashed, resulting in the loss of all eight individuals on board, including key government officials. This incident marked one of the country's most severe air disasters in over a decade. The helicopter departed from Accra en route to Obuasi before disappearing from radar and later being located in the Adansi area. An official investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Among the victims were high-profile figures such as Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and other prominent individuals. The nation mourned the loss, with gatherings held at the ministers' homes and the ruling party's headquarters. Ghana's government expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, emphasizing its national significance. Reports indicated that the helicopter involved was a Z-9 aircraft commonly utilized for various purposes. This incident was not the first aviation tragedy in the country, with previous accidents claiming lives as well.
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