Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have completed a search and rescue operation following the collapse of a two-storey apartment building near Da Yesu Ase Supermarket at Adenta New Site during a heavy downpour on Wednesday evening.
According to the service, it received a distress call at 6:36 pm, rescue teams from the National Headquarters, with support from personnel of the Legon and Abelemkpe Fire Stations, swiftly arrived at the scene to commence operations.
Five occupants, comprising three adults and two children, were trapped beneath the rubble when the building collapsed. The victims were identified as Margaret Kpeli, believed to be in her late 30s; Fred Atagba, believed to be in his late 30s; Solomon; Seyeram Dzigda (child); and David Dzigda (child).
Through a coordinated search and rescue effort, four occupants — Fred Atagba, Solomon, Seyeram Dzigda, and David Dzigda — were rescued alive with injuries and conveyed to the 37 Military Hospital for treatment.
A dog that was also trapped in the collapsed structure was successfully rescued alive during the operation.
Following intensive efforts, the remaining victim, Margaret Kpeli, was retrieved from beneath the rubble in an unconscious state. She was later handed over to the Adenta District Police for preservation and further investigation.
The search and rescue operation was concluded at 2254 hours on Thursday night.
The Ghana National Fire Service commended the swift intervention of community members who assisted in the initial rescue of trapped occupants and expressed appreciation to personnel from National Headquarters, Legon Fire Station, Abelemkpe Fire Station, the Ghana Police Service, medical personnel, and all supporting agencies whose collaboration contributed to the operation.
