A tragic scene unfolded at the bustling Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra on Thursday afternoon, August 14, 2025, when a middle-aged man collapsed and died suddenly on the pedestrian pavement.
Eyewitnesses recounted that the man had been walking alongside a teenage girl, believed to be traveling with him from Kasoa to an unknown location. According to the girl, their journey appeared normal until the man suddenly fell to the ground without any sign of illness or warning.
The collapse immediately drew the attention of passersby, who rushed to assist. Community police assistants stationed nearby quickly arrived to assess the situation, but their checks revealed that the man had already passed away before any help could be rendered.
His body was later moved to a nearby hospital, where health officials are expected to conduct further examinations to determine the cause of death. At the time of this report, his identity remained unknown, though efforts are underway to trace his relatives.
The teenage girl who was with him was taken in by police officers for questioning to provide more details about their trip. Witnesses described her as devastated and struggling to process the sudden tragedy.
The incident has left many bystanders shaken, with some expressing sorrow at how swiftly the man’s condition turned fatal. Authorities have since urged anyone with information that could help identify the deceased to reach out to the nearest police station.
An official statement from the Ghana Police Service, along with medical findings, is expected in the coming days.
