Two people have died after a helicopter crashed near the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) Day Care Centre at Site 18 in Tema Community One.
The victims, identified as a trainer and a trainee onboard the aircraft, were burnt beyond recognition following the crash.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that the aircraft involved in the incident is a privately owned helicopter with registration number G9-ADV.
According to the GNFS, the incident was reported at about 14:59 hours, and firefighters arrived at the scene within three minutes to begin emergency response operations.
Firefighters carried out extrication operations to retrieve the bodies of the deceased while efforts were underway to cordon off the crash site.
The cause of the crash is not immediately known, and investigations are expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The tragedy comes months after a separate helicopter crash in which eight government officials lost their lives.
Authorities are expected to provide further details as investigations into the latest incident continue.
