A tragic incident unfolded at Avenor in Accra on Monday, February 24, as a moving train crushed a motorrider to death.
This unfortunate incident occurred around 5:30 pm when the deceased, whose identity is yet to be established, attempted to cross the railway line.
Eyewitnesses reported that the rider noticed the train approaching but miscalculated his ability to cross the tracks before it reached him.
Just before he reached the other end of the railway line, the train struck him down, killing him instantly.
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The Ghana Police Service was swiftly called to the scene to control the situation, as the body was also conveyed to the mortuary.
The police have commenced investigations with efforts to identify the deceased and trace his relatives for necessary procedures, including the collection of the body.
Meanwhile, residents of Avenor are calling on authorities to implement more stringent safety measures around railway crossings to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
