A motor rider has tragically lost his life after being hit by a moving train at Avenor in Accra.
The unfortunate incident occurred around 5:30 on Monday when the deceased, whose identity is yet to be established, attempted to cross the railway line.
According to eyewitnesses, the rider noticed the train approaching but miscalculated his ability to cross the tracks before it reached him.
Just before he reached the other end of the railway line, the train struck him with full force, killing him instantly.
The Ghana Police Service was called to the scene with the body deposited at the mortuary.
They have commenced investigations with efforts to identify the deceased and trace his relatives for necessary procedures, including the collection of the body.
Meanwhile, residents of Avenor have called on relevant authorities to implement more stringent safety measures around railway crossings to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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