Melcom building collapses, nine people rescued, 3 confirmed dead in Achimota

The ultra modern Melcom building at Achimota-Neoplan Accra, has collapsed.

Reports say an unspecified number of persons have been trapped in the rubble, while rescue efforts are under way.

Witnesses say the four-storey building caved in suddenly Wednesday morning.
reported that at least two bodies have been recovered but the fate of many more trapped inside is not known yet. that three people have been confirmed dead.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has cut short his campaign tour to Bawku in the Upper East Region due to this incident.