A military helicopter is reported to have crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District within the Ashanti Region, with early accounts suggesting that some passengers aboard may have perished in a fire.
The incident took place on Wednesday, August 6, but detailed information remains limited as emergency personnel rush to the crash site to conduct rescue and recovery operations.
Officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the accident or provided a comprehensive roster of those on the helicopter.
In an official brief, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) revealed that the helicopter, identified as a Z-9 model, lost contact shortly after departing on the morning of Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The aircraft was en route to Obuasi when communications ceased.
The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that search and communication restoration efforts are actively underway to locate the missing helicopter.
Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft was carrying eight individuals in total comprising three crew members and five passengers.
However, authorities have not released detailed identities or further specifics about those on board.
Source: www.Kumasimail/Kwadwo Owusu
