Adenta Building Collapse: Four rescued as search continues for trapped woman
A major rescue operation is ongoing at Adenta New Site in Accra after a residential building collapsed during Wednesday’s heavy downpour, leaving several people trapped beneath the rubble.
So far, four occupants have been rescued, while emergency teams continue efforts to locate a woman believed to still be trapped under the debris.
The incident occurred on June 3, 2026, following hours of torrential rainfall across parts of the capital.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said the one-storey structure, which contained apartments on both the ground and first floors, collapsed near the Da Yesu Ase Supermarket.
Before firefighters arrived, residents managed to rescue two injured occupants and rushed them to the hospital for medical attention.
Firefighters later rescued two additional victims from the wreckage, bringing the total number of rescued persons to four.
According to the GNFS, all four injured victims are currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital.
Although early reports claimed one of the victims had died, the Fire Service stated that no deaths had been officially confirmed.
Authorities believe five people were inside the building at the time of the collapse, including two women and three males. Three of the occupants were children — a girl and two boys.
Rescue personnel remain at the scene searching for the missing woman believed to be trapped beneath the collapsed structure.
In a positive development during the operation, emergency responders also rescued a dog from the debris.
The Fire Service praised residents for acting quickly to save two victims before emergency crews arrived and also acknowledged the support of other agencies assisting in the operation.
Authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the cause of the collapse once rescue operations are concluded.
Source: Myjoyonline
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