EPA boss confirms the extent of injuries from the road accident involving journalists and an anti-galamsey task team during an environmental monitoring operation.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) boss said one journalist suffered a broken thigh, chest pains, and a head injury after the vehicle carrying the team was involved in a crash near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. The group was on assignment to monitor activities related to illegal mining, known locally as galamsey.
According to the EPA head, the accident happened while the team was returning from the field. He explained that emergency services quickly took the injured journalist and other team members to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The EPA boss described the accident as unfortunate and assured that the agency will ensure the victims receive proper medical care. He also commended the journalists and field officers for their commitment to fighting illegal mining despite the risks involved.
The agency confirmed that investigations are ongoing to establish what caused the accident. It also reaffirmed its dedication to continuing the anti-galamsey operations, which form part of a broader national effort to protect water bodies and the environment from destruction caused by unregulated mining.
This incident highlights the dangers faced by both environmental officers and journalists who follow the country’s illegal mining story closely. Despite the challenges, the EPA insists its mission to safeguard Ghana’s natural resources will continue.
Source: 3 News
