A third-year Chemical Engineering student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) died after drowning in the university’s swimming pool. The incident occurred on November 7, 2026, around 5:10 p.M.
The student, David Osei Agyapong, was found in the pool following an incident. KNUST management confirmed his death and stated that the university has closed the swimming pool. A fact-finding committee has been established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
This is the second reported drowning at the university’s pool this year. Previous incidents have raised concerns about safety measures and supervision. The police have begun an investigation into the cause of the death. No official cause of death has been released. The university has not provided further details about the student’s condition or the events leading to the incident.
