Fourteen construction workers have been rescued and are in critical condition after a three-storey building under construction collapsed near the Roman Ridge Engineering Centre in Accra on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
The incident occurred at a site reportedly managed by Fabrico Builders, located between a 10-storey high-rise apartment and the Ghana Institute of Engineering at Roman Ridge.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received at 12:18 p.m., prompting an immediate response from a rescue team from the National Headquarters, led by ADO II Ankrah. The team arrived at the scene at 12:29 p.m.
All 14 individuals, believed to be male construction workers, were successfully rescued and transported to the 37 Military Hospital and Ridge Hospital for medical treatment.
Eyewitnesses indicated that the victims sustained varying degrees of injuries but confirmed that no fatalities had been recorded as of the time of this report.
The GNFS stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the collapse. In the meantime, the site manager has been directed to suspend all construction activities until further notice and to ensure full adherence to safety standards.
The Fire Service assured that further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
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