A Ghana Air Force helicopter has crashed-landed in Bonsokrom, located within the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region.
Eyewitnesses who spoke to Citi News revealed that the helicopter site, now cordoned off from public access by Air Force personnel, was reportedly carrying 14 individuals, including staff from the Petroleum sector regulators.
The helicopter crashed-landed into a bush near the Bonsokrom community, causing concern among residents.
Despite the alarming nature of the incident, reports indicate that all personnel and crew onboard the aircraft are safe and have been rescued by Air Force personnel.
Details surrounding the flight’s origin and destination remain uncertain.
It is unclear whether the helicopter was en route from offshore locations to Takoradi or was travelling from Takoradi to Accra at the time of the crash.
According to Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), there were no fatalities. GAF also confirmed that all passengers involved in the helicopter crash-landing have been safely accounted for.
