Forklift kills roadside pawpaw seller at Asokwa Brewery

The Asokwa Brewery Traffic Light intersection in the Ashanti Region experienced a tragic accident on Monday morning, September 21, 2026, resulting in the death of a young pawpaw seller named Jennifer. Witnesses reported that a forklift carrying heavy cargo suffered brake failure and veered off its lane as it traveled from Asokwa towards Atonsu.

The forklift lost control near the traffic light and crashed into a group of traders operating their stalls along the busy road. Trader Ama Sefa, a friend of the deceased, recounted that they were waiting for the light to change when the forklift approached at high speed. Upon the light turning green, they moved away from the road to continue selling safely.

However, Jennifer was trapped under the forklift and died at the scene. Other eyewitnesses corroborated the account, describing the incident as chaotic and horrifying. The driver of the forklift fled the scene immediately and is currently a fugitive. The forklift has been impounded. Police responded to the scene, controlling the crowd and managing traffic.

Efforts are underway to apprehend the driver and further investigate the incident. The tragedy has raised concerns about the safety of traders operating at major intersections in Kumasi.