The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully concluded a search and rescue operation following the collapse of a two-storey apartment building at Adenta Newsite during Thursday evening’s heavy rainfall.
According to the GNFS, a distress call was received at 6:36 p.m., prompting the immediate deployment of rescue teams from the National Headquarters, supported by personnel from the Legon and Abelemkpe Fire Stations.
The building, located near Da Yesu Ase Supermarket, collapsed with five occupants trapped beneath the rubble.The trapped individuals were identified as Margaret Kpeli, Fred Atagba, Solomon, Seyeram Dzigda, and David Dzigda.
Following a coordinated rescue operation, four of the occupants — Fred Atagba, Solomon, Seyeram Dzigda, and David Dzigda — were pulled from the debris alive. They sustained various injuries and were transported to the 37 Military Hospital for medical treatment.
Rescuers also successfully saved a dog that had been trapped in the wreckage.
However, after several hours of intensive efforts, emergency personnel recovered Margaret Kpeli from beneath the rubble in an unconscious state. She was subsequently handed over to the Adenta District Police for preservation and further investigation.
The operation was officially concluded at 10:54 p.m. on Thursday.
In a statement, the GNFS commended residents who assisted with initial rescue efforts before emergency responders arrived at the scene.
The Service also expressed appreciation to personnel from the Ghana Police Service, medical teams, officers from the National Headquarters, the Legon and Abelemkpe Fire Stations, and other supporting agencies whose collaboration contributed to the rescue operation.
The cause of the building collapse remains unknown and is expected to be the subject of further investigations by the relevant authorities.
Source: Mavis Fantevi