A construction site that was meant to symbolise progress has turned into a scene of mourning following a horrific accident at the Ayensudo section of the “Big Push” infrastructure project.
What began as a routine day of earth-moving operations ended in a double tragedy, claiming the lives of two engineers—one who died instantly on-site, and a second who succumbed to his injuries shortly after being rushed to the hospital.
According to a report filed by Ebenezer Manso-Cudjoe on Rainbow Radio, the crash involved a heavy-duty bulldozer operated by XNL Construction Company Limited.
The firm is one of the primary contractors tasked with the dualisation of the Takoradi–Agona Junction road network.
The first victim, an engineer who had joined the project only a week prior, was killed instantly when the machinery reportedly reversed over him.
While initial reports suggested a potential mechanical malfunction during operations, the circumstances surrounding the movement of the vehicle remain under scrutiny.
The second engineer, who initially survived the impact but sustained life-threatening injuries, was rushed to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH).
Despite emergency medical efforts, the reporter confirmed that he passed away while on admission, bringing the total death toll to two.
The tragedy has sparked significant uneasiness among the residents of the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality.
Some community members have attributed the accident to “spiritual pushback”, claiming the contractors failed to consult or seek guidance from traditional authorities before breaking ground on the project.
Adding to the local mystery, some witnesses described the incident as “strange”, alleging that the bulldozer moved on its own without being ignited or “sparked” by an operator.
Source: Rainbow Online
