A building under construction at the premises of the Architectural Engineering Group at Roman Ridge in Accra collapsed on Tuesday, October 28, trapping several people inside.
Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Headquarters quickly moved to the scene and have since been working tirelessly to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble.
The GNFS on its Facebook page announced this, stating that the incident occurred earlier in the day.
The situation has sent workers and nearby residents into panic. The exact number of people trapped and the cause of the collapse are yet to be confirmed.
According to GNFS officials, rescue efforts are ongoing, with emergency teams employing heavy equipment and specialised tools to reach the victims.
Authorities have cordoned off the area as part of safety measures, while an investigation is expected to be launched to determine the cause of the collapse.
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