Heavy Rain Causes Tree to Fall on Toyota Camry and Damage Property in Darkuman Quarters

A powerful storm yesterday afternoon resulted in the fall of three large trees in the Darkuman Quarters area, causing significant damage to property and major disruptions. One of the trees fell on a parked Toyota Camry, causing extensive damage to the vehicle.

The incident occurred near Ziggy Video Centre, where a Toyota Camry, ash in color with registration number GN-1262-10, was parked by the roadside. The vehicle, owned by a local pastor, was severely damaged when one of the large trees came crashing down on it.

In addition to the car, the falling trees caused widespread damage to other properties in the area, including container stores, shops, kiosks, electricity wires, and telephone wires. The fallen trees also blocked the main road leading from Lapaz-Nyamekye Junction to Darkuman Junction, resulting in a massive traffic jam extending from Darkuman Junction to Darkuman Township this morning.

The impact on local infrastructure has been significant, with some areas experiencing power outages due to the damaged electricity poles. Residents have been left without electricity in certain parts of Darkuman Quarters.

Despite the incident occurring yesterday, the fallen trees remain on the main road, further exacerbating the situation. Residents of Darkuman Quarters are urgently pleading with authorities to take immediate action to clear the trees and restore normalcy to the area.

Local authorities are yet to respond to the pleas, and the community awaits a swift resolution to the disruptions caused by the heavy rain and falling trees.