Rescue efforts are underway to save at least two people who are believed to be trapped under a building that collapsed at North Industrial Area in the early hours of today, Sunday, June 6, 2026.
Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces have been at the scene of the incident, which happened around 4:25am close to Melcom Plus at the North Industrial Area.
According to eyewitnesses, one person who was sleeping upstairs jumped down upon hearing the crash sound and has been rushed to the hospital for medical attention, while efforts continue to locate and remove persons believed to be trapped under the rubble.
Residents and workers in the area say they rushed to the scene after hearing a loud crashing sound shortly before dawn.
“I heard a huge bang and when we came out, the whole structure had come down,” an eyewitness recounted.
Firefighters from the Circle Fire Station and the GNFS Headquarters were among the first responders deployed to the scene and are currently conducting intensive search-and-rescue operations using specialised equipment.
Officials at the scene have cordoned off the area to facilitate the rescue exercise and prevent further casualties.
Rescue teams are battling against time amid concerns about the stability of portions of the collapsed structure. Heavy equipment is expected to be deployed to assist in removing concrete slabs and twisted metal believed to be blocking access to the trapped victims.
The latest incident comes just three days after another building collapsed at Adenta, renewing public concern over building safety standards and regulatory enforcement
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