“The collapsed two-storey building at Avenor in the North Industrial Area, where two people lost their lives and three others were rescued.”
Two lives were lost and three others rescued after a two-storey building collapsed at Avenor in the North Industrial Area of Kaneshie, sending shockwaves across the nation.
The devastating incident occurred in the early hours of the day, trapping occupants beneath tons of concrete and twisted metal.
Emergency responders battled through dangerous conditions as they raced against time to locate survivors buried under the debris.
The rescue operation drew personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces, National Disaster Management Organisation, Fire Service and Police Service.
Families gathered anxiously at the scene as rescue teams worked tirelessly to bring victims out from beneath the collapsed structure.
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang expressed deep concern over the tragedy and called for strict enforcement of building regulations.
Authorities have launched investigations to determine the cause of the collapse and identify any breaches of safety standards.
Urban planners and engineers have warned that ignoring construction regulations continues to place countless lives at risk.
The tragedy has reignited public debate about accountability and the need for tougher monitoring of building projects across the country.
As grieving families mourn their loved ones, the disaster stands as a painful reminder that safety regulations exist to protect lives and must never be taken lightly.
