Two rescued, one in critical condition after building collapse at Melcom Plus

Two people have been rescued, with one in critical condition, following a building collapse at Melcom Plus in North Kaneshie in the Greater Accra Region.

According to officials of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, June 7, 2026 following a heavy downpour. Firefighters from the Circle Fire Station and the GNFS National Headquarters were immediately deployed to the scene to carry out rescue operations.

In an update shared on the service’s social media page, officials confirmed that two individuals had been pulled from the rubble and rushed to the hospital, with one reported to be in a critical condition.

“As it stands right now, two people have been rescued and taken to the hospital. One was in very critical condition, and we are hoping they will pull through,” the GNFS official said during a live update from the scene.

Rescue teams indicated that the collapse involved part of a structure believed to be under construction, with reports suggesting that a mosque within or adjacent to the building was affected.

Authorities suspect that at least one or two other persons may still be trapped beneath the debris, prompting ongoing search and rescue operations at the site.