A building that collapsed in the North Industrial Area in Accra has killed two persons, with three others rescued from the rubble.
Reports indicate that aside from the three rescued and the two reported dead, one has also been sent to the hospital currently receiving treatment.
Eyewitnesses at the scene have identified one of the persons who has been confirmed dead as a male worker known to people in the area.
According to emergency responders, rescue efforts are still underway as they comb through the debris in search of any additional survivors who may be trapped beneath the rubble.
The collapse occurred at about 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, prompting a large-scale emergency response involving personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces.
Firefighters from the Circle Fire Station and the GNFS Headquarters have been leading the search-and-rescue operation using specialised equipment, while heavy machinery is being deployed to remove concrete slabs and twisted metal obstructing access to those still trapped.
Heavy-duty equipment, including excavators, has been deployed to assist in clearing debris and speeding up rescue operations.
Meanwhile, the cause of the collapse has not been identified yest as authorities are yet to launch investigations after concluding rescue efforts.
To ensure that nobody is left under the rubble, rescue teams are still on site to ensure every victim is rescued safely.
