A tragic building collapse at Avenor in Accra has claimed one life, while emergency responders continue intensive search and rescue efforts amid fears that more people may be trapped beneath the rubble.
The incident occurred when a structure under construction reportedly gave way, sending concrete, steel, and other building materials crashing to the ground. The collapse triggered panic in the area as workers and residents rushed to the scene to assist before emergency services arrived.
Authorities have confirmed that one person has been found dead following the disaster. Several others were also affected, with rescue teams working around the clock to account for all individuals who may have been on or near the site when the building collapsed.
Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), police, military, and other emergency agencies have been deployed to the scene. Using heavy equipment and specialized rescue tools, the teams are carefully removing debris in an effort to locate any survivors.
Officials overseeing the operation said the rescue mission remains their top priority, adding that every effort is being made to ensure that those trapped are reached as quickly and safely as possible.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of confusion and distress immediately after the collapse, with loud cries for help coming from beneath the rubble. Some nearby residents joined first responders in the initial rescue attempts before professional teams took over.
The cause of the collapse has not yet been officially determined, but authorities have launched investigations to establish whether the structure met approved engineering and construction standards. Experts are expected to assess the site to determine what may have led to the failure.
The incident has once again raised concerns about building safety and regulatory compliance in the country, with calls for stricter monitoring of construction projects to prevent similar tragedies.
Meanwhile, relatives of workers believed to have been at the site have gathered near the scene anxiously awaiting updates from rescue officials. Authorities have appealed to the public to stay away from the area to allow emergency personnel to carry out their work without obstruction.
As rescue operations continue, officials say further updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding casualties, survivors, and the outcome of investigations into the collapse.
