Heavy rainstorm in Accra uproots trees; causes damage to cars

In the early hours of Monday, amidst heavy rainfall, experienced several incidents of trees falling, leading to damage to property and injuries to individuals.

Two persons are currently undergoing treatment at separate hospitals due to trees falling on them during these incidents.

One such incident occurred at the car park of the Landing Restaurant, where a tree fell on a vehicle, resulting in one person being injured and subsequently receiving treatment at the Airport Clinic.

Another alarming incident took place on Monday morning along the Italian Embassy stretch, where a tree fell on both a motorbike and a 4-wheel drive vehicle, leaving one individual in critical condition.

The next thing I knew, the tree crashed down onto the roof of my car.

A spokesperson emphasized that multiple reports of tree falls had been received, directly attributed to the heavy rainstorm.

In light of these events, authorities are urging residents of Accra to exercise caution, particularly by avoiding parking near trees during heavy rainstorms to mitigate the risk of similar incidents.

Another vehicle trapped.

Additionally, residents are advised to stay updated on weather alerts to ensure their safety during this period of intense downpour.

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