Deafened by Music, Struck by Tragedy: Mom Killed Saving Daughter
GHANA – A devastating accident on the Tema-Mpakadan railway has claimed the life of a Ghanaian woman, leaving her five-year-old daughter severely traumatized.
The incident occurred yesterday evening when the woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was walking along the rail tracks with her daughter, unaware of an oncoming train.
According to reports, the woman was wearing earpieces, which prevented her from hearing the approaching train. Despite her desperate attempt to push her daughter to safety, she was unable to save herself and was struck by the train.
Reports indicate that the woman’s actions likely saved her daughter’s life, but the traumatic event has left the child severely shaken.
The accident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents gathering at the scene to survey the damage.
A video of the aftermath has circulated on social media, highlighting the dangers of walking on rail tracks.
This tragic incident comes just days after a similar accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist who attempted to cross the rail tracks despite an oncoming train.
The Ghana Railway Authority has yet to comment on the incident, but residents are calling for increased safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
As the investigation into the accident continues, the community is left to mourn the loss of a young mother and to support her traumatized daughter.
