From Tim Dzamboe, Ho
Horror struck Gborkpo, near Juapong in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region, when a 45-year-old mother and her seven-month-old baby died as a result of the collapse of a dug out. The tragedy occurred when they went looking for oyster shells for their livelihood.
The two, Madam Mercy Acada and Mawusi Fofoe, had gone to the field with Mr Emmanuel Fofoe and their 24-year-old daughter, Xornam Fofoe, when the tragic incident occurred.
According to the Volta Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Inspector Joy Afagbedzi, in the course of digging for oysters, the family got trapped when part of the dug out caved in.
He said they were rescued and sent to the Volta River Authority (VRA) Hospital at Akosombo but Mercy died on the way to the hospital, while the baby, who had been strapped to her back during the incident, died on arrival at the hospital.
Inspector Afagbedzi said both dead bodies had been deposited at the VRA Hospital, adding that when their bodies were inspected they were found to have injuries on their left thighs.
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