One person is feared dead after being swept away by a flood in Klagon during Sunday’s downpour that hit parts of Accra. A vehicle was also carried away after the River Klagon overflowed its banks, submerging nearby roads and a bridge in the area.
The fast-moving waters covered portions of the bridge, making it difficult for motorists to determine the depth before attempting to cross.
Deputy Director-General of Operations for NADMO, Teddy Addi Safori, confirmed the incident and said the organisation was mobilising to respond.
“We received a call from the municipal director for Klagon that the River Klagon had overflowed onto the bridge and most vehicles were going through without knowing it was very deep, and so it swept one vehicle away. Right from here, we will rush there,” he said.
NADMO officials are assessing the extent of the damage and supporting ongoing emergency response efforts.
