A major rescue operation is underway following the collapse of a building at Avenor in North Kaneshie, opposite the Ashfoam showroom and adjacent to Melcom Plus, leaving one person in critical condition and others feared trapped beneath the rubble.
The incident occurred on Sunday, June 7, in the Melcom Plus area, where a structure believed to be a residential building and mosque caved in. Preliminary reports suggest the building was still under construction at the time of the collapse.
Providing a live update on the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Facebook page, Assistant Divisional Officer Alex King Nartey said firefighters from the Circle Fire Station and the National Headquarters were swiftly deployed to the scene to commence rescue efforts.
According to the GNFS, two individuals have so far been rescued and rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. One of the victims is reported to be in a very critical condition.
Rescue teams suspect that at least one or two more people remain trapped under the debris.
The Director of Operations of the Fire Service is personally leading the rescue mission, while heavy-duty equipment has been requested to assist emergency responders in accessing parts of the collapsed structure.
Firefighters and other emergency personnel continue to work around the clock to locate and rescue any remaining victims.
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