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Traders at the Accra Central Business District have recounted a stampede that occurred on Monday, December 22, as intense Christmas shopping pressure led to overwhelming congestion at the market, causing several people to collapse.
Speaking to an Adom News reporter, the traders said the incident happened amid heavy human traffic as shoppers rushed to buy food items and other essentials ahead of the festive season.
They explained that the extreme congestion triggered panic within the market, resulting in several people collapsing, including a pregnant woman. Others, including children, reportedly lost their mobile phones and money during the chaos.
According to the traders, the situation nearly turned tragic before personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service intervened by spraying water to calm the crowd and prevent further harm.
Accra Central Market is one of the capital’s busiest trading hubs, especially during Christmas, when thousands of shoppers converge daily to prepare for the festivities.
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