Ghana: Abandoned drains turn into death traps in Kintampo

Two abandoned drains in Kintampo in the Bono East Region have widened into deep gullies, posing a serious threat to residents and motorists.

The drains, located at Sawaaba, about five metres from the Kintampo-Tamale Highway, and at Mo-Line, opposite the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, have been severely damaged by erosion.

At Sawaaba, the drain has widened considerably, leaving deep holes and steep sides that could collapse at any time.

The area has also become a dumping ground, with…