Four people have been rescued from a residential building that collapsed during a heavy downpour at Adentan New Site in Accra, while emergency responders continue efforts to reach a woman believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, following several hours of rainfall.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the one-storey building, comprising ground- and first-floor apartments, collapsed near the Da Yesu Ase Supermarket.
The Service said two injured occupants were rescued by community members before firefighters arrived at the scene and were subsequently transported to hospital for treatment.
Firefighters later rescued two additional injured victims from the debris, bringing the total number of people rescued to four.
All four victims are currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital, the GNFS said.
While earlier reports suggested that one of the rescued victims had died, the Fire Service said it had not confirmed any fatalities.
The five occupants believed to have been trapped in the collapse included two women and three males. Among them were three children — one girl and two boys.
Rescue operations were still ongoing at the time of reporting, with firefighters searching for the remaining occupant, a woman believed to be trapped beneath the debris.
A dog that was also trapped in the collapsed structure was successfully rescued during the operation.
The GNFS commended residents for their swift intervention in rescuing two of the victims before emergency personnel arrived and acknowledged the support of other agencies assisting with the rescue effort.