1 dead, 4 rescued following an Adenta building collapse

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Adenta building collapse

An Adenta building collapse has claimed the life of one individual, with four others being rescued following personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) completing a search and rescue operation.

Reports suggest that the two-storey apartment building near Da Yesu Ase Supermarket at Adenta New Site collapsed during a heavy downpour on Wednesday evening.

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According to the Ghana National Fire Service, it received a distress call at 6:36 pm, and rescue teams from the National Headquarters, with support from personnel of the Legon and Abelemkpe Fire Stations.

 The victims, comprising three adults and two children, were trapped beneath the rubble when the building collapsed and were identified as Margaret Kpeli, believed to be in her late 30s; Fred Atagba, believed to be in his late 30s; Solomon; Seyeram Dzigda (child); and David Dzigda (child).

Reports suggest four occupants  Fred Atagba, Solomon, Seyeram Dzigda, and David Dzigda were rescued alive with injuries and transported to the 37 Military Hospital for treatment.

Following intensive efforts, Margaret Kpeli was retrieved from beneath the rubble in an unconscious state. She was later handed over to the Adenta District Police for preservation and further investigation, but was later confirmed dead.

Also, a dog that was trapped in the collapsed structure was successfully rescued alive during the operation.

According to the GNFS, the search and rescue operation was concluded at 2254 hours on Thursday night.

In related news, some months ago, a building belonging to the Newtown Experimental school which caused the death of three people.

Twenty victims so far have been hospitalised, receiving treatment at various health facilities.

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday at an uncompleted structure within the premises of the Accra New Town Experimental Basic School.

Reports suggest the site was being used by Christian worshippers.

Earlier reports had revealed two deaths, but a recent official update places the death toll now at three.

The Interior Minister speaking at the scene stated, β€œSo far, information that has been cross-checked, double-checked, and visited all the hospitals, just to be sure that we don’t give any information that may be far away from the fact”.

β€œAs we all know, it is very difficult for you to go to how many people were in there, but at least with the cross-check from the police and National Ambulance Service,” he noted.

He further added, β€œThe Ambulance Service and their team have been here the whole night, and they’ve done a wonderful job. We are really grateful. Gratitude to the media and everybody that I’ve forgotten to mention”.

The Interior Minister further detailed that 23 people were under the rubble, with 15 females and 8 males, with seven minors.

Muntaka Mubarak further asserted that no minor lost their lives.

β€œWhat we can say is that there was a total of 23 people. Unfortunately, we’ve lost three – a male and two females. They’re not able to tell names for now,” he disclosed.

β€œAnd thank God, 20 are alive in various hospitals – the Police Hospital, Mamobi and a private facility”.

β€œOut of the 23, the total number of females amongst them is 15, with eight males. Out of this, we have seven minors, but those who have lost their lives, there’s no minor,” he stated.

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