2 Journalists in Critical Condition After Accident During Anti-Galamsey Operation Near Obuasi

Two journalists are in critical condition following a serious accident involving a team from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and media personnel during an anti-illegal mining operation in the Ashanti Region.

The incident occurred at Afari after the EPA team was attacked by illegal miners at Dadwene near Obuasi. The severity of the confrontation forced the group to retreat, leading to the crash.

Among the injured was Ibrahim Abubakar, Ashanti Regional Correspondent for Media General, who is stable. The other journalists sustained severe injuries and are receiving treatment.

William Evans-Nkum, a reporter, clarified the sequence, noting the accident followed the initial violence.

Further details are awaited as investigations continue.