Obuasi, Ashanti Region — A helicopter carrying Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, and three other individuals has reportedly crashed in Obuasi, sparking widespread concern and emergency response.
Details surrounding the incident remain sketchy, but preliminary reports indicate that the helicopter went down shortly after takeoff (or during a routine flight—depending on confirmed details), causing panic among nearby residents who witnessed the crash.
Emergency services have rushed to the scene to conduct rescue operations and assess the condition of those onboard. The extent of injuries or casualties has not yet been confirmed.
Officials from the Ghana Armed Forces and the Civil Aviation Authority are expected to release a statement shortly.
This is a developing story. More updates to follow.
