A young man has died after allegedly jumping from the Achimota overhead bridge in Accra on Wednesday, 13 August, 2025.
Eyewitnesses said the man, dressed in denim trousers and a white long-sleeved shirt, was seen running along the bridge before suddenly climbing over the railing and plunging onto the road below. He was found lying motionless on the carriageway as bystanders rushed to the scene.
Emergency responders arrived shortly after but confirmed he had died from his injuries. His body has been conveyed to the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The identity of the deceased is yet to be established. Police have commenced investigations into the incident and are appealing to the public for information to help identify him and reach his family.
Authorities have urged the public to be alert to signs of distress among friends and relatives, stressing the importance of seeking help in moments of crisis.
