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[Infographic] Military helicopter crash takes 8 lives – 5 government officials, 3 crew members

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A tragic military helicopter crash has claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including five high-ranking government officials.

The Z-9 aircraft was on official assignment from Accra to Obuasi when it crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District on the morning of Tuesday, August 6, 2025, just a few kilometres from its destination.

The flight took off at 9:12am.

The Presidency has declared three days of national mourning, from Thursday, August 7 to Saturday, August 9, with candlelight vigils and the laying of wreaths planned in honour of the deceased.

May these gallant souls rest in peace.

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