Three persons have been confirmed dead and 20 others injured following the collapse of an uncompleted four-storey building at the Experimental D/A School in Accra Newtown on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported that a total of 23 individuals were trapped under the debris when the structure gave way . The victims included 15 females and 8 males, among them three minors.
Emergency response teams from the GNFS National Headquarters arrived swiftly at the scene within minutes of the distress call and commenced search and rescue operations.
Through coordinated efforts with partner agencies, 20 victims were successfully rescued and transported to various health facilities for medical treatment.
However, three individuals—two females and one male—were retrieved lifeless from the rubble. Their bodies have since been handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigations.
Interior Minister Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka and other officials were at the scene to assess the situation at firsthand. He commended the security agencies for their swift response in rescuing the trapped victims.
