Three people, two women and one man, have tragically died after a church building collapsed onto worshippers in Accra, Ghana’s capital, on Sunday. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak confirmed the fatalities and reported that twenty other people, mostly women and children, were successfully rescued and are currently receiving medical care at several hospitals. He indicated a high degree of confidence, stating “there is a 90-95% certainty that no more people are trapped” within the damaged structure.
Emergency response teams diligently worked throughout the night, illuminated by their efforts, as they searched for remaining victims amidst the extensive wreckage of the building. The collapse occurred following a robbery incident, though the precise cause remains undetermined. The Minister of Interior emphasized that investigations are actively progressing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the event.
Rescue operations focused on navigating the debris to locate and assist those affected. The situation prompted widespread outrage, particularly concerning one woman still trapped under the rubble. Authorities are prioritizing the safe extraction of all individuals and are committed to determining the reasons behind the building’s sudden and devastating collapse.
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A building serving as a church suffered a catastrophic collapse in Accra, Ghana’s capital, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.