BREAKING NEWS: 3-Storey Building Collapses at Ofankor in Accra After Heavy Rains

A 3-storey building under construction collapsed at Ofankor in Accra on Saturday morning, leaving behind a pile of rubble and debris. Watch the video and read the full story here.

A shocking incident occurred at Ofankor in Accra on Saturday morning, when a three-storey building under construction collapsed, leaving behind a pile of rubble and debris. The building, which was located behind Ofankor Market near Asofan, had reached the roofing level and was expected to be completed soon. However, the heavy rains that fell on Friday night may have weakened the structure and caused it to crumble.

According to eyewitnesses, the caretaker of the building noticed that the pillars were sinking and alerted the workers and tenants to evacuate immediately. Within 30 minutes, the entire building came down with a loud bang, creating panic and fear among the residents. Fortunately, no one was trapped or injured in the collapse, as everyone managed to escape in time.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) arrived at the scene to assess the situation and investigate the cause of the collapse. The Public Relations Department of the GNFS said that they could not confirm whether the building had a valid permit or not, and that they doubted the quality of materials used in the construction. The spokesperson, ADO1 Alex King Nartey, said that the tenants were being economical with the truth and that they were trying to protect their landlady.

The collapse of the building has raised concerns about the safety and standards of buildings in Ghana, especially those under construction. Many people have called for stricter regulations and inspections to prevent such disasters from happening again. The authorities have also urged the public to report any suspicious or substandard buildings to them for action.

You can watch the video of the collapse here:

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