Three Dead, 20 Rescued; Security Services Search for Trapped Victims
A three-storey section of the Accra Newtown Experimental School collapsed on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The incident followed heavy rainfall in Newtown, a suburb of the Greater Accra Region.
The Ghana National Fire Service confirmed three dead and 20 rescued. The service’s report was carried by Filmogaz.com.
Ongoing rescue operations
Emergency teams continue work at the scene. Security services are leading the search for trapped victims.
- Ghana National Fire Service
- Ghana Police Service
- Ghana Armed Forces
- National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO)
Victims and response
Twenty people have been pulled from the rubble so far. Authorities confirmed three fatalities during rescue efforts.
Teams are treating and transporting the injured. Medical personnel remain on site to assess survivors.
Building and cause
The collapsed structure belonged to the 14-year-old Accra Newtown Experimental School. Officials say heavy rainfall preceded the collapse.
Investigators will determine the precise cause. For now, operations focus on rescuing any remaining trapped individuals.
Filmogaz.com and emergency agencies will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
