Torrential rains in Cape Coast have led to the collapse of a residential structure in the London Bridge community, leaving one elderly woman dead and several others injured.
The incident occurred in the early hours of June 21, sparking fear among residents as emergency services rushed to the scene.
Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, National Ambulance Service, NADMO, and the Police worked tirelessly to retrieve survivors and recover the body of the deceased.
According to reports, five people were inside the building at the time of the collapse. Four have been rescued so far, with operations still ongoing.
Cape Coast Mayor George Justice Arthur led a city team to the site to supervise rescue efforts and coordinate support for affected residents.
The disaster has once again highlighted the vulnerability of aging structures in flood-prone areas of the city.
