A man selling second-hand clothes has died from electrocution. The incident happened in Takoradi Market Circle during a heavy rainfall on the night of February 24.
The deceased was a man in his forties. He was popularly known as Omama.
Omama sold his wares near A.A Mensah Pharmacy in the busy market area.
Following the downpour, he suffered an electric shock.
Police officers arrived quickly at the scene. They rushed him to the hospital.
Doctors at the hospital pronounced him dead soon after his arrival.
The exact cause of the electrocution is under investigation by authorities.
This incident highlights the dangers posed by damaged electrical infrastructure during heavy rains.