A second-hand clothes seller has died in Takoradi. The man was in his forties and known locally as 'Omama'.
The incident occurred at the Takoradi Market Circle. It happened after heavy rains fell on the night of February 24.
The trader operated his stall near A.A Mensah Pharmacy. He was found to have been electrocuted.
Police were called to the scene. They rushed him to the hospital.
Doctors at the hospital pronounced him dead shortly after arrival.
The exact cause of the electrocution is under investigation by the Ghana Police Service.
The Takoradi Market Circle is a busy commercial area known for its traders.
This event highlights the dangers of electrical hazards during heavy rainfall.