Rescue teams have retrieved an additional body from the debris of the collapsed building at Avenor in North Kaneshie, situated in the Greater Accra Region, raising the confirmed death toll to two.
This tragic event, which took place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, has caused significant distress among families and the local community as emergency responders persist in their efforts to locate and rescue individuals who may still be trapped under the rubble.
In addition to the confirmed deaths, two other individuals have been successfully rescued from the collapsed building and were promptly taken to the Ridge Hospital in Accra for urgent medical care.
The building, which reportedly accommodated both residential and commercial tenants, collapsed unexpectedly, causing panic in the densely populated area.
The failure of the structure prompted an immediate response from emergency services, including personnel from disaster response units, security agencies, and medical teams, who have been working diligently at the site.
Search and rescue operations are still in progress, with responders meticulously sifting through the debris to ensure that no further victims remain trapped.
Heavy-duty machinery and manual rescue techniques are being utilized to clear layers of rubble while exercising caution to avoid additional injuries or the collapse of unstable sections”.
