Rescue efforts at the site of the three-storey building collapse in Avenor, North Kaneshie, located in the Greater Accra Region, have concluded, with officials confirming that the death toll is two.
Emergency responders retrieved the remains of two victims from the debris after hours of thorough search and rescue operations at the location.
Additionally, two individuals were successfully extricated from the wreckage and taken to a medical facility for treatment.
The building, which fell on Sunday, June 7, in Avenor, North Kaneshie, prompted a significant emergency response that included personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and various security and disaster management agencies.
Rescue teams labored throughout the day to locate survivors amid concerns that more victims might be trapped under the rubble.
The most recent update confirms that the death toll from this incident remains at two, while the two injured survivors are still receiving medical care.
Authorities have yet to disclose the cause of the collapse, as investigations are anticipated to begin.
This incident has reignited worries regarding building safety and adherence to construction regulations, especially in light of several structural failures reported across the nation in recent years.
