{
  "id": 7272771,
  "title": "‘Help me walk again’ – 12-year-old Ofankor-Pokuase crash survivor appeals for support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/help-me-walk-again-12-year-old-ofankor-pokuase-crash-survivor-appeals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:49:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/help-me-walk-again-12-year-old-ofankor-pokuase-crash-survivor-appeals-for-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Twelve-year-old Angelina Stickings is pleading for assistance to aid her recovery and mobility after a deadly road accident in Ofankor-Pokuase. The tragic crash on August 13, 2026, resulted in 12 fatalities and numerous injuries, including Angelina who lost both legs and her father. She is currently undergoing treatment at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, where she continues to experience pain. Her primary goal is to regain her health and return to school. Following the incident, Angelina's family kept her father's death from her, as they grapple with the immense medical expenses and the aspiration to fund prosthetic limbs for her.\n\nThe accident occurred when a tricycle rider was struck, causing a cascading series of collisions. John Stickings, Angelina's brother, is anxious about the financial burdens, stating that approximately GH¢200 million has already been spent on her medical care. He is urging the government and other compassionate individuals to support the family's efforts to provide Angelina with prosthetic limbs and help her return to school. Additionally, the National Road Safety Authority's Senior Planning Manager, Felix Owusu, is investigating the crash. He noted that the driver of the tipper truck initially fled the scene but has since been apprehended and is cooperating with the inquiry. Owusu emphasized the importance of public support for Angelina and other survivors, stating that it would aid in their recovery and reintegration into society.",
  "summary": "Twelve-year-old Angelina Stickings, who lost both legs and her father in the deadly Ofankor-Pokuase road crash, is appealing for support to help her recover, regain mobility and return to school. Angelina is receiving treatment at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital following the August 13, 2026 crash, which claimed 12 lives and injured several others. The […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "‘I’m suffering’ – Motherless 12-year-old who lost both legs, father in Ofankor-Pokuase crash seeks support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/im-suffering-motherless-12-year-old-who-lost-both-legs-father-in",
        "published": "2026-09-14T07:36:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}