Connect with us

News

Ghanaian-American aboard United Airline flight allegedly dies due to ‘negligence’

Published

on

Man travelling alone to D. C. goes unconscious

Angry passenger appeals to United Airline to help Ghanaian who had fainted

Advertisement

Twitter user calls on the family of deceased to sue United Airlines

A Twitter user has narrated circumstances that, according to him, led to the death of a Ghanaian-American at Washington D. C. in the United States of America on Sunday, February 6, 2022, between 6:15 AM and 7:30 AM EST.

The user, Eche Enziga @Echecrates explained that the Ghanaian, whose name he gave as Benson Awuah, who also goes by the name Kwabena Attah, was with him on the same United flight (Flight No. UA 997) from Accra to D. C., but upon disembarking from the plane at the Dulles Airport, he noticed something going wrong ahead of him.

Advertisement

“Our @united flight lands in D. C. As we get off the plane, we notice commotion on the walkway; a man has collapsed and is gasping for air struggling to breathe.

“Airport staff and United personnel are standing around frozen to the spot. Nobody was helping this man,” he tweeted.

He explained further that he took it upon himself to help out, and soon, the man lying on the floor was out of the woods, but only for a while.

Advertisement

“I walked over to the man and noticed he had passed out. I started applying pressure to his chest area. After 15 seconds of pressure, he comes back to life. At this point, we begging United staff to call the paramedics.

“Paramedics arrive after 20 minutes; the man is laying on his back, still struggling to breathe but unconscious. The paramedics arrive with no sense of urgency; it takes them 10 minutes to start attending to the man,” he added.

Eche Enziga added that soon, the paramedics got ready to move the man out of the place but he noticed something wasn’t right.

Advertisement

TWI NEWS

It was, however, too late to save the situation any longer.

“They place the man in the gurney and say ‘we’ve got it from here.’ Something bothered me about their lack of urgency. I noticed the man had stopped breathing again, and I called it to their attention. This time they couldn’t resuscitate him, and this man died.

Advertisement

“I’m typing with rage because this man did not have to die. The utter callousness and lack of urgency displayed by @united airline staff will stay with me for a long time. The man was an American citizen but it didn’t matter because his skin color was the wrong colour,” he added.

According to the eyewitness, the deceased who spoke Twi was travelling alone; he called on the dead man’s family to sue the airline in a way that would greatly affect them.

“This man was travelling alone, I’m not sure who his family is, but he spoke Twi. To the family of that man, I hope you bring the biggest wrongful death suit against @united.

Advertisement

“We used to say ‘don’t let Nigeria’ happen to you. Now we must also say ‘don’t let America happen to you’ as a black man or woman. That man held on to my hand and wouldn’t let me leave even when the paramedics arrived. Almost like he knew he couldn’t trust the system to protect him,” he said.

As of the time of going to press, GhanaWeb had made several attempts via phone calls and a text message to reach officials at the Ghana office of United Airlines for an official response, but to no avail.

source :ghsnaweb.com

Advertisement

Multiple Award Winning Travel & Celebrity Blogger | Teacher | Geographer | Writer| Publicist | PR Expert| Editor | Artistes Promoter| Talent Manager | Digital Marketer | Social Media Consultant | Web Entrepreneur | CEO of Sintim Media |

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Business

Meet the face behind Ghana’s Leading Real Estate Firm, “The John Sam Realty”

Published

on

John Sam is a young entrepreneur making a significant mark in the real estate industry. With a passion for helping people and a strong commitment to providing high quality services, he has built a reputation for being reliable and dedicated. His company, “The John Sam Realty,” has become known for its professionalism and customer satisfaction.

John Sam’s journey in the real estate business has been driven by his desire to make a difference. His focus has always been on offering solutions that help people buy and sell property with ease and confidence. Through his hard work and consistency, he has managed to build a solid foundation of trust with his clients, always ensuring their needs are met.

Advertisement

The services offered by “The John Sam Realty” cover a wide range of real estate needs. People looking forward to buying litigation-free land, need assistance with land surveying, or require help with land documentation, John Sam’s team is equipped to handle it all. They offer services such as preparing cadastral site plans, indentures, and land registration, making sure the paperwork is handled professionally and efficiently.

In addition to land-related services, The John Sam Realty also provides supplies for building materials and architectural designs. If one is planning to construct or renovate a property, the firm can guide you through the entire process, from design to construction. The company also offers real estate consulting, ensuring that clients make informed decisions every step of the way.

John Sam’s expertise and hands-on approach make him a trusted advisor for anyone looking to navigate the world of real estate. He understands that buying property or starting a construction project can be overwhelming, which is why he is always available to offer advice and support.

Advertisement

John Sam is also currently pursuing his studies in Real Estate at the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), all while managing his real estate business both on and off-campus. Despite being in school, he continues to bring real estate projects and deals to a successful closure. One of his recent successes was securing a land property for a Canadian real estate developer, who is planning a residential project. The deal, worth GHC 600,000, was led by John Sam, who spearheaded and facilitated the entire property transaction.

For those interested in any of these services or seeking real estate advice, John Sam and his team can be reached at 0249421563 or 0598296959. You can also send an email to nanaksam9@gmail.com for further information.

With John Sam’s leadership and commitment to excellence, The John Sam Realty continues to be a trusted name in the real estate industry.

Advertisement

situs slot

situs gacor

situs slot

Advertisement

Continue Reading
Advertisement

Facebook

Featured

Music5 days ago

Mr. Talisman Readies “Man Nobe God” on April 22, 2025

Ghanaian-US based music sensation Mr. Talisman is set to shake up the Afrobeat scene with the release of his latest...

Showbiz6 days ago

African Dance Rhythms set the National Academy of Students Achievements Awards Ghana (NASAAG) stage ablaze with an epic performance

The National Academy of Students Achievements Awards Ghana (NASAAG) celebrated excellence and cultural pride in grand style last Friday at...

Lifestyle7 days ago

Social Advocate Portia Nana Akua Pinamang Exposes Red 225 Drug Crisis Among Ghanaian Youth

Ghanaian social advocate and media personality, Portia Nana Akua Pinamang, is raising urgent concern over the rising abuse of Red...

Awards2 weeks ago

CEBA 2025: Celebrating 5 Years of Honoring Excellence in Entertainment and Business⁠

CEBA 2025: Celebrating 5 Years of Honoring Excellence in Entertainment and Business⁠ The Central Entertainment and Business Awards (CEBA) has...

Entertainment2 weeks ago

Qwamenewking Premieres New Afrobeat Single ‘Backyard’ with Odjidja

Qwamenewking Premieres New Afrobeat Single ‘Backyard’ with Odjidja.   Ghanaian-born, US-based Afrobeat sensation Eric Frimpong, popularly known as Qwamenewking, has...

Lifestyle2 weeks ago

“Unfiltered Thoughts with Nana Akua”, Real Conversations About Life’s Hardest Truths

Unfiltered Thoughts with Nana Akua is a podcast that brings honest and raw conversations about the realities of life. It’s...

Business2 weeks ago

Meet the face behind Ghana’s Leading Real Estate Firm, “The John Sam Realty”

John Sam is a young entrepreneur making a significant mark in the real estate industry. With a passion for helping...

Entertainment2 weeks ago

African Dance Rhythms to perform at this year’s National Academy of Students’ Achievement Awards Ghana (NASAAG) on April 11

On April 11, 2025, the British Council in Ghana will host the 5th anniversary of the highly anticipated National Academy...

ALBUMS2 weeks ago

BEDA To Release Debut Album “Will Let You Go” on May 2, 2025

Multi-instrumentalist Beda unveils his deeply personal and sonically rich solo album, Will Let You Go, set for release on May...

Entertainment2 weeks ago

“Performers to expect at Jesus loves poetry coming 20th”

On April 20, 2025, at 4:20 PM, the Trinity Congregation (Kwashieman Presby) will be the venue for one of the...

Advertisement

Trending