Building collapse at Adenta: Four rescued as search continues for trapped woman

Emergency responders are continuing a rescue operation at Adenta New Site in Accra after a residential building collapsed during Wednesday’s heavy rainfall, trapping occupants beneath the rubble.

Four people have been rescued so far, while search efforts remain ongoing for a woman believed to be trapped under the debris.

The incident occurred on June 3, 2026, following hours of intense rainfall that affected several parts of the capital.

According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the one-storey residential building, which consisted of ground- and first-floor apartments, collapsed near the Da Yesu Ase Supermarket.

Before emergency personnel arrived at the scene, residents managed to rescue two injured occupants from the wreckage. The victims were subsequently transported to hospital for medical treatment.

Firefighters later rescued two additional victims from the collapsed structure, bringing the total number of people rescued to four.

The GNFS confirmed that all four survivors are currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital.

While initial reports suggested that one of the rescued victims had died, the Fire Service said it had not officially confirmed any fatalities.

Authorities believe five people were inside the building when it collapsed. The occupants reportedly included two women and three males, among them three children — one girl and two boys.

Rescue teams remain at the scene as efforts continue to locate the remaining occupant, a woman believed to still be trapped beneath the rubble.

In a rare moment of relief during the operation, emergency responders also successfully rescued a dog that had been trapped inside the collapsed building.

The Ghana National Fire Service commended residents for their swift actions, noting that their intervention helped save two victims before emergency crews arrived.

The service also acknowledged the support of other emergency agencies assisting with the ongoing rescue efforts.

Authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the cause of the collapse once rescue operations have been completed.