Six-Year-Old Girl Drowns in Uncovered Septic Tank While Searching for Water at Gbetsile
Tragedy strikes Liberty Estate as child falls into uncovered septic tank
- Six-year-old girl drowns in uncovered septic tank at Gbetsile
- Incident linked to persistent water shortages in the community
- Residents call for urgent action on water and safety issues
A six-year-old girl has reportedly lost her life after falling into an uncovered septic tank at Liberty Estate in Gbetsile, in an incident that has sparked renewed concerns over persistent water shortages in the community.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, May 24, when the child, identified by residents as Abi, reportedly went to a neighbour’s house in search of water.
According to report, the young girl accidentally slipped into the uncovered septic tank and drowned before she could be rescued.
The heartbreaking development has left residents devastated, with many blaming the tragedy on the community’s ongoing struggle with access to clean and reliable water.
Residents say frequent water shortages often force children and families to move from one house to another in search of water, exposing them to dangerous environments and unsafe structures.
Community members are now urging authorities to take immediate action to improve water supply in the area and ensure that hazardous facilities such as septic tanks are properly covered and secured.
“This beautiful soul was lost simply because there is no water,” a grieving resident said.
The incident has intensified calls for urgent intervention to address both the water crisis and safety concerns within the community.
