KNUST student dies after swimming pool incident; Police begin investigations
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced the death of a third-year Chemical Engineering student, Mr David Osei Agyapong, following an incident at the university’s swimming pool. In a statement issued by the university’s management, the incident occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, when Mr Agyapong entered […]
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) confirms the passing of a Chemical Engineering student, Mr David Osei Agyapong, at the age of 21. The tragic incident transpired on November 7, 2026, at the university’s swimming pool. The KNUST management released a statement on the occurrence, which took place around 5:10 p.m. Agyapong, who was an experienced swimmer and a member of the KNUST basketball team, jumped from the upper diving board but could not resurface.
Pool staff quickly recovered him from the water and rushed him to KNUST Hospital for urgent medical care. Despite their best efforts, medical professionals were unable to revive him. The university mourns the loss of a talented and valued member of the campus community. The KNUST Police have commenced an investigation into the incident, while the family has been notified.
The deceased's body is presently at the School of Medical Sciences morgue awaiting a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. KNUST has requested the public to respect the privacy of the family and refrain from disseminating unverified information during the ongoing investigations.
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