A school building collapse in the Upper West Akim District of the Eastern Region has resulted in eight individuals, including four basic school pupils and a teacher, being in critical condition.
The incident occurred during the Domeabra Zonal Inter School Sports on Wednesday, with three community members who were observing the tournament also becoming victims.
TV3, based in Accra, reports that the victims are currently undergoing treatment at the Adeiso District Hospital.
The Zonal Vice Chairman, John Priestly Badu, confirmed the incident, explaining that the event initially took place at the Sukrung Awemfi D/A primary grounds. Due to rain, attendees sought shelter in a deteriorated school building, leading to the collapse of three classrooms (classes one to three) around 4:30 pm.
Bystanders managed to rescue the victims and promptly transported them for medical attention.
Despite multiple appeals to the Member of Parliament (MP) and District Chief Executive (DCE) to address the deteriorating condition of the school, no favorable response has been received, according to John Priestly Badu.
Gyasehene Edward Kotey and Mbrantihene Edem Atiemo have visited the victims at the health center.