Two JSS students killed in rainstorm

Asakyiri (Ashanti Region) 1st June ?99

Two junior secondary school (JSS) students were killed, at Asakyiri in Amansie East District when the local primary school building collapsed on them during a rainstorm.

They are Masters Obeng Asamoah, 15 and Kwaku Yesu, 13.

Master Oppong Fosu who was with them was seriously injured and on admission at the Bekwai District hospital.

The three were among students playing football on the school's park but took shelter in the building during the rains.

Miss Grace Awuah, Amansie East District Chief Executive and Mr Yaw Oppong Fosu, Presiding Member of the District assembly have visited the bereaved families and the injured, to express their sympathy.