The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is mourning the death of a third-year Chemical Engineering student, David Osei Agyapong, following an accident at the university’s swimming pool.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, when Mr. Agyapong reportedly entered the water from one of the upper diving boards but failed to resurface.
According to a press release issued by the university on Sunday, November 8, pool attendants retrieved him from the water after a few minutes and immediately rushed him to the KNUST Hospital for emergency medical attention.
However, despite efforts to resuscitate him, he could not be revived.
The university said preliminary information indicated that Mr. Agyapong was an experienced swimmer, a regular user of the swimming facility and a member of the KNUST basketball team.
His death has thrown the university community into mourning, with management describing his passing as a painful loss.
Meanwhile, the KNUST Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the student’s family has been informed.
His body has been deposited at the morgue of the university’s School of Medical Sciences (SMS), pending an autopsy to establish the cause of death.
In a statement signed by the University Relations Officer, Dr. Daniel Norris Bekoe, management extended its condolences to the bereaved family, friends, teammates and colleagues.
The university also appealed to the public to respect the privacy of the grieving family and refrain from speculation or circulating unverified information while police investigations and medical examinations continue.
The incident has renewed attention on safety at university recreational facilities, particularly swimming pools, where adherence to safety protocols and effective emergency response measures remains critical.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
