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Three Dead as Building Crumbles During Sunday Service in Ghana
30 Mar
Summary
- A three-story church building collapsed on worshippers in Accra, Ghana.
- Three people were confirmed dead, with 20 others rescued and hospitalized.
- Heavy rain preceded the collapse, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.
A three-storey building being used as a church collapsed on worshippers in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday, resulting in three confirmed fatalities. The incident occurred after heavy rainfall, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the structural failure.
Emergency teams conducted an extensive overnight search of the debris, working under floodlights. They successfully rescued 20 other individuals, primarily women and children, who are currently being treated in local hospitals. Officials expressed high certainty that no more survivors were trapped within the rubble.
The unfinished building, located in the New Town area and part of a school, had reportedly been in disuse for years. Eyewitnesses described the structure as poorly constructed and lacking maintenance, with community members aware of its weak state. This tragedy has prompted renewed discussions about building safety standards in Ghana, recalling a similar incident in 2012.
