Ghana promises full investigation into helicopter crash which killed two ministers
Summary
Ghana's President, John Mahama, has announced a full investigation into a helicopter crash that killed two government ministers and six other people. The crash happened in the central Ashanti region and involved a military helicopter on its way to an event. The incident has led to a period of national mourning in Ghana.Key Facts
- The crash killed eight people, including Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
- The helicopter was traveling from Accra to Obuasi to discuss illegal mining activities.
- The crash site was in a dense forest, and all eight bodies have been recovered.
- President Mahama said flight data and voice recorders were retrieved, and a thorough investigation is underway.
- Ghana has declared three days of national mourning, and flags are at half-mast.
- An eyewitness reported the helicopter was flying low in bad weather conditions before hearing a loud explosion.
- This crash is the deadliest of three emergency incidents involving Ghana Air Force helicopters in recent years.
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