One person is said to be in a critical condition, with two others rescued following a building collapse adjacent to Melcom Plus in Avenor in North Kaneshie in the Greater Accra Region.
Reports suggest the incident occurred on Sunday, June 7, in the Melcom Plus area, where a structure believed to be a residential building and mosque caved in.
Rescue teams indicated that the building was still under construction at the time of the collapse.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Facebook page, Assistant Divisional Officer Alex King Nartey stated, “As it stands right now, two people have been rescued and taken to the hospital. One was in very critical condition, and we are hoping they will pull through”.
He further disclosed that firefighters from the Circle Fire Station and the National Headquarters were swiftly deployed to the scene to commence rescue efforts.
The Rescue teams disclosed that at least one or two more people remain trapped under the debris.
According to the GNFS, their Director of Operations is personally leading the rescue mission, while heavy-duty equipment has been requested to assist emergency responders as they work to locate and rescue any remaining victims.
In related news, just a few days ago, an Adenta building collapse 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.
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.
Meanwhile, Abdulai Mahama, a road and building consultant, has said many buildings in Accra are structurally unsafe and are only standing by the grace of God.
According to Engineer Mahama, Ghanaians keep ignoring all the laws and then expect God to hold the buildings.
Engineer Mahama warned that many developers continue to ignore building laws, with the situation posing a serious risk to lives.
He asserted that structural failures could occur at any time, calling for stricter enforcement of building regulations.
Engineer Mahama urged property owners to subject their structures to professional assessment to prevent future disasters.
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