Eight people, including four basic school pupils and a teacher, are in critical condition after a school building collapsed in the Upper West Akim District of the Eastern Region.
The incident occurred during the Domeabra Zonal Inter-School Sports event on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
The victims also include three community members who were at the tournament. They are currently receiving treatment at the Adeiso District Hospital, according to reports.
The Zonal Vice Chairman, John Priestly Badu, confirmed the incident, stating that the event was taking place at the Sukrung Awemfi D/A Primary School grounds.
Due to the rain, participants sought shelter in the school building, which is in a dilapidated state. Unfortunately, three classrooms, housing classes one to three, collapsed around 4:30 pm, trapping the victims.
Bystanders managed to rescue them and rushed them to the hospital for medical attention.
The Gyasehene Edward Kotey and Mbrantihene Edem Atiemo have since visited the victims at the health centre.