{
  "id": 6403503,
  "title": "Abandoned drains turn into death traps in Kintampo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/abandoned-drains-turn-into-death-traps-in-kintampo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T08:13:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/abandoned-drains-turn-into-death-traps-in-kintampo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two abandoned drains in the Bono East Region town of Kintampo have transformed into perilous gullies, threatening residents and motorists. Situated near the Kintampo-Tamale Highway, one drain at Sawaaba and another at Mo-Line opposite the Seventh-day Adventist Church, both have been severely eroded. The Sawaaba drain has widened dramatically, leaving deep, potentially collapsing holes and steep sides. It functions as a dumping ground, with litter scattered around and blocked water flow, causing stagnant water in parts of the gully. The danger escalated during recent heavy rains, as extensive water flow sent rubbish into the Pumpum River, which feeds the Kintampo Waterfalls. The drain's location near the highway has raised concerns about potential road and pedestrian endangerment due to further erosion. A resident, Ruth Yeboah, has lived in the vicinity for over a decade and notes that the issue has only worsened over time. She laments the lack of action from authorities, emphasizing the recent incident where a Pragia tricycle fell into the Sawaaba gully. The Kintampo Municipal Chief Executive, Isaac Donkor, describes the two gullies as \"death traps\" but acknowledges the Assembly's inability to fund the necessary major works to control erosion and repair the drains. Donkor reports that the Ghana Highways Authority has been notified, and a team has visited the sites for assessment.",
  "summary": "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 … The post Abandoned drains turn into death…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "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."
}