Three military personnel are still being treated at the 37 military hospitals after their truck was involved in an accident near Anum Apapamu in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region. As part of Operation Half Phase 3, the men were deployed to crack down on illegal mining activities in the area’s forest reserves.
Soldiers Accident: Soldiers injured in accident at Anum Apapamu
Since the Wednesday soldier s accident, four who were injured have been treated and released. There were no deaths reported.
The Ghana Armed Forces released a statement to explain the incident. Below is what they had to say about the soldiers’ accident that happened on Wednesday. According to the GAF; “About 16 military personnel sustained various degrees of injuries and were initially treated at Anum Apapam clinic before being evacuated to the 37 Military Hospital for further treatment. The Military High Command has visited the personnel on admission and as at this morning, 12 out of the injured personnel had been discharged while the remaining four (4) are in a stable condition and responding to treatment.”
“The Ghana Armed Forces wishes to express its appreciation to the residents of Anum Apapam and the surrounding areas and the Apapam Clinic Staff who came to the aid of the injured personnel, and also the National Ambulance Service for the swift evacuation of the
victims to the 37 Military Hospital.”
“GAF will continue to count on the support of all Ghanaians in curbing the illegal mining on our water bodies and also in the fight against all other illegal activities.”