In a startling turn of events, a ferry has been reported missing on the Afram River, with Member of Parliament for Afram Plains South, Joseph Appiah Boateng, purportedly on board.
The unsettling incident unfolded in the wake of a severe thunderstorm at 7:30 pm on Thursday, as revealed by Agoo FM.
A brief video by Agoo FM depicted cars parked on the ferry, which had departed from Ekyi Amanfrom en route to Adawso.
Later, in an update shared on their Facebook page around 9:45 pm on Thursday, Agoo FM confirmed: “The ferry reported missing has safely arrived at its destination, with no adverse effects on passengers, vehicles, or cargo.”
Accompanying the update was a video capturing the emotional disembarkation of passengers.
The commentary in the video indicated that the pontoon had reached a different landing spot than usual.
Passengers were observed hastily disembarking, with some expressing gratitude to God for a safe landing following the thunderstorm scare.
Details surrounding the disappearance remain scarce as authorities scramble to uncover the fate of the missing ferry and its occupants.
The sudden vanishing has sent shockwaves throughout the region, prompting heightened concerns for the safety and well-being of those aboard.
Watch video below:
Breaking News: Ferry goes missing on Afram River, reportedly with MP for Afram Plains South Joseph Appiah Boateng on board.
— Starr 103.5 FM (@starr1035fm) March 28, 2024
The disappearance occurred following a severe thunderstorm at 7:30 pm Thursday, Agoo FM reports. #StarrNews pic.twitter.com/VfAc8WGSZA
Is afram plains safe to live in now. Why the neglect. Government should find a private investor to run the ferry services in the country because the volta lake transport company under the VRA is seriously becoming a liability. We can wait for the occurrence of a disaster before acting