Helicopter Crash: Six Victims’ Coffins Arrive at Black Star Square in Luxury Hearses for Funeral

• The coffins bearing the mortal remains of six of the victims of the military helicopter crash have been laid in state
• In videos trending online, Ghana's leading funeral home, Transitions, arrived at the Black Star Square in luxury hearses
• Many people took to the comments section to mourn the victims of the Ghana Armed Forces tragedy on August 6, 2025

The mortal remains of six out of the eight victims whose lives were claimed in the ghastly military helicopter crash arrived at the Black Star Square for the final funeral rites on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Helicopter crash victims' remains laid in state

At dawn today (August 15), Ghana began the solemn farewell to six of the eight victims of the tragic Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash in Adansi Akrofuom.

According to reports, at around 6:15 a.m., the caskets bearing their remains arrived at the Black Star Square, transported in luxury hearses by Transitions, the country’s leading funeral home.

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Each casket, draped in the red, gold, green, and black of the national flag, was received with full military honours.

The atmosphere was heavy with grief as soldiers, families, dignitaries, and members of the public stood in quiet reverence, paying tribute to the men and women who died in the line of duty.

The final funeral rites marked a moment of national mourning, as Ghana reflected on the devastating August 6 crash that claimed the lives of eight service members.

The ceremony on Friday, August 15, 2025, is set to bring together state officials, military leadership, and the public in a united show of respect for the fallen heroes.

Footage of the arrival of the coffins is below:

The coffins are laid in state in another video:

Ghanaians express sorrow for helicopter crash victims

The condolence messages from Ghanaians to the families of the eight helicopter crash victims are below:

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ekowawotwi___trends said:

"😢😢😢😢😢😢 May Jehovah God, who is the source of all comfort, be with the families. He will gv them the comfort and strength in this difficult time.. hmmm."

ke.nnedy_31 said:

"Chale sad ooo😢😢💔."

mikeadadey said:

"May God Almighty grant them a peaceful resting place in heaven."

_kabi_yesi said:

"May their souls rest in peace."

_vicky_classic_ said:

"May they rest in the bosom of the Lord 😢😢😢."

jay_blackgh said:

😢😢😢😢 May the resurrected Lord keep their souls."

lynn_area51 said:

"May their gentle souls rest in peace 🙏🏿."

jamestuffour_ said:

"May their souls rest in eternal peace ☮️."

bortsie.stephen said:

"May their souls rest in perfect peace 🙌😢."

Captain Smart pays tribute to victims

YEN.com.gh also previously reported that Onua TV host Captain Smart paid a heartfelt tribute to the eight lives lost in the tragic military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom on August 6.

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During a segment of his popular morning show, Onua Maakye, the outspoken media personality, delivered a moving ministration and worship medley in honour of the fallen officers and crew.

In a related development, the funeral rites for the Muslim victims of the crash near Obuasi have already been held, with the remaining victims being laid to rest in the state event on August 15.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh