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Fourteen construction workers have been rescued after a three-storey building under construction collapsed near the Roman Ridge Engineering Centre in Accra on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The victims, all believed to be male, are in critical condition and are receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital and Ridge Hospital.
The collapsed structure, reportedly managed by Fabrico Builders, was located between a 10-storey high-rise apartment and the Ghana Institute of Engineering at Roman Ridge.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received at 12:18 p.m., prompting a quick response from a rescue team led by ADO II Ankrah from the National Headquarters. The team arrived at the scene at 12:29 p.m. and successfully rescued all 14 trapped workers after a difficult operation.
Eyewitnesses said the victims sustained varying degrees of injuries but confirmed that no fatalities had been recorded as of the time of this report.
The GNFS has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse. In the meantime, the site manager has been directed to suspend all construction activities until further notice and to ensure strict adherence to safety standards.
The Fire Service assured the public that further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
