The death toll from the building collapse at Avenor in North Kaneshie, Accra, has risen to two after emergency responders recovered another body from the wreckage on Sunday June 7.
The tragic incident has thrown the community into mourning, with anxious relatives and residents gathering near the scene as rescue operations continue in search of possible survivors trapped beneath the debris.
Authorities confirmed that the latest recovery brings the number of fatalities to two.
Meanwhile, two individuals who were rescued earlier from the collapsed structure were rushed to the Ridge Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Their current condition has not yet been officially disclosed.
The building, which is believed to have accommodated both residential and commercial activities, reportedly collapsed without warning, sending shockwaves through the densely populated neighbourhood.
Witnesses described scenes of panic and confusion as residents rushed to assist victims before emergency personnel arrived.
Following reports of the collapse, several emergency response agencies, including officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) , security personnel, firefighters and medical teams, were deployed to the site.
Rescue workers have since been working around the clock, navigating through the rubble in a delicate operation aimed at locating any remaining victims.
Heavy machinery has been brought in to assist with the removal of concrete slabs and other debris.
However, responders are proceeding cautiously to avoid triggering further collapse of unstable sections of the structure and to increase the chances of safely reaching anyone who may still be trapped.
The incident has attracted significant public attention, with local residents expressing concern over the safety of buildings within the area.
Many have called for a thorough investigation into the cause of the collapse and for authorities to strengthen enforcement of building regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
As rescue efforts continue, officials have urged the public to stay away from the immediate area to allow emergency teams unrestricted access to carry out their work effectively.
Authorities are expected to provide further updates as the operation progresses and more information becomes available regarding the cause of the collapse and the number of people who may have been inside the building at the time of the incident.
For now, families of the victims and those feared trapped remain hopeful that more lives can be saved as rescue teams persist in their painstaking search through the debris.
By 1960news.com
