A construction worker tragically lost his life in Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region after being crushed by a road compactor.
The incident occurred at a construction site where rehabilitation works were underway.
The young man, who was taking a short nap, was reportedly resting under the heavy machinery when the accident happened, according to a post on X by SikaOfficial on July 23, 2025.
“Construction worker tragically loses his life after being crushed to death by a road compactor while he was sleeping under it during a short break at a construction zone. The deceased, a young man working at the site of ongoing rehabilitation works in Ashaiman, was rushed to the hospital after the incident but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries,” the post stated.
Emergency medical services were brought to the scene, and the worker was subsequently transported to the hospital.
However, despite the efforts of the medical staff, he did not survive.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many expressing their grief while consoling the family of the deceased.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident and to ensure that safety protocols are followed at the construction site.
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