WNR: Woman killed by falling tree in forest reserve at Juaboso

A 50-year-old woman, identified as Diana Owusu, also known as Amoakowaa, has died after being struck by a falling tree at the Adwumam Forest Reserve near Juaboso in the Western North Region.

The tragic incident occurred on Friday, May 1, 2026, while the deceased had reportedly engaged a chainsaw operator, Akwasi Fuachie, to fell trees on her farm for farming purposes.

According to a police report, at about 12:40 p.m., while the tree-felling operation was ongoing, one of the trees fell in the direction of the deceased, trapping her despite attempts to escape.

The suspect, Akwasi Fuachie, later reported the incident to the Juaboso Police Station at about 1:30 p.m.

Police officers led by Detective Inspector Mathias Balondon proceeded to the scene, where they found the lifeless body of the deceased trapped under a freshly felled tree. The body showed severe injuries.

The remains were subsequently retrieved and conveyed to the Juaboso Government Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

The chainsaw operator has been arrested and is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.

Further updates are expected as investigations continue.

By Emmanuel Sowah