{
  "id": 16865153,
  "title": "Woman killed by Tema-Afienya train as residents demand footbridge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/woman-killed-by-tema-afienya-train-as-residents-demand-footbridge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T07:05:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/woman-killed-by-tema-afienya-train-as-residents-demand-footbridge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A woman lost her life when she was struck by a train on the Tema-Afienya railway line at Mataheko-Sebrepo, reigniting calls from residents for a footbridge to provide a safer crossing between the communities. The tragedy unfolded on Tuesday evening, leaving those at the scene in shock as they awaited the arrival of emergency services. Witnesses reported hearing the train's horn before the collision, followed by an unusual noise that prompted people to respond to the emergency. The impact was severe, leaving the woman's body severely disfigured, with her head thrown into a nearby drainage. Residents and onlookers searched for her remains, eventually locating them. The incident has reignited long-standing concerns about the safety of crossing the railway line and the need for a dedicated pedestrian crossing to connect the communities. Residents are urging authorities to construct a footbridge to mitigate the risk of future accidents involving pedestrians. Several emergency calls were made following the incident, but help had not arrived by the time some residents began attempting to secure the body. When a news crew arrived around 9:30 p.m., residents recounted their repeated attempts to seek assistance. The body was later collected by Afienya-Mataheko Police officers for the necessary formalities. The victim's identity had not been confirmed at the time of reporting, and further details regarding the incident's circumstances were not immediately available.",
  "summary": "An unidentified woman has been killed after being struck by a passenger train on the Tema-Afienya railway line at Mataheko-Sebrepo, prompting residents to renew calls for a footbridge to provide a safer crossing between communities in the area.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}