Two engineers have died following a tragic accident involving a bulldozer at the Ayensudo section of the Big Push infrastructure project in the Central Region. The incident occurred during routine construction activities on the ongoing road development project, which forms part of government efforts to improve major transport networks.
According to information gathered, the engineers were supervising earth moving works when the heavy duty bulldozer suddenly reversed and ran over one of them. The impact killed the first engineer instantly at the construction site. The second engineer sustained severe injuries and was immediately rushed to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life, the injured engineer later died while receiving treatment, bringing the number of fatalities from the incident to two. The tragic development has left colleagues, contractors, and residents of the area in shock.
The exact cause of the accident remains unclear. Some eyewitnesses at the site claimed the bulldozer moved in an unusual manner, raising questions about whether there may have been a mechanical fault. Others suggested that the operator may not have noticed the engineers standing behind the machine at the time of the incident.
The accident has sparked conversations within the Ayensudo community, with some residents expressing concern about safety protocols on construction sites. A few community members have also raised cultural concerns, claiming proper traditional consultations were not conducted before work began, although no official confirmation has been made regarding such claims.
Authorities are expected to conduct a full investigation into the incident to establish the cause of the accident and determine whether safety regulations were followed. Meanwhile, calls are growing for stricter enforcement of workplace safety measures to prevent similar tragedies on major construction projects across the country.
