SAD: Father, Daughter Die In Building Collapse

In March this year, an uncompleted hotel building in Accra collapsed, killing one person and trapping five others.

A 28-year-old man and his 4-year-old daughter have died after the walls of their bedroom collapsed on them at Aninkruma near Barekuma in the Atwima Nwabiagya District of Ashanti.
Kofi Boateng, the father and Maame Pokua were pronounced dead on arrival at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) after the tragedy on Tuesday night.
His wife, who is five months pregnant, and another child were seriously injured. The two are currently receiving treatment at KATH.

The pregnant woman is said to have lost one leg in the accident as the wall collapsed on her leg.
Nhyira FM’s Ohemeng Tawiah reports that the family was asleep when a section of the building gave way trapping them inside for a while before neighbours came to their rescue.

He reports that the five-month-old pregnant mother had attempted to escape with the now deceased daughter but were hit by the falling walls.
The cause of the building collapse has not been established yet.

However, neighbours suspect a heavy downpour early on was a significant cause of the tragic incident.
District Chief Executive (DCE) of the area, Nana Asare-Bediako, who was astounded by the tragic incident has advised people in weak structures to take precaution, especially as the rains set in.

Posted: at 24-04-2014 11:29 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Too much death stories......am scared....who is next...father Lord,,i know am a sinner...forgive me my sins(known & unknown) RIP

Posted: at 24-04-2014 12:11 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Eyaaaaa RIP

Posted: at 24-04-2014 01:24 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Hmmm may god help us

Posted: at 24-04-2014 02:55 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie

Terrible

Posted: at 24-04-2014 05:30 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

Do you need a soothsayer to know that the house was without solid foundation as it is in most of our cities  

Posted: at 24-04-2014 06:23 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

My heart goes out to the family

Posted: at 24-04-2014 06:41 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

GOD HAVE MERCY... MAY THEIR SOUL REST IN PEACE, AMEN

Posted: at 24-04-2014 08:25 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Lol. Abi o,we're all sinners.

Posted: at 24-04-2014 09:10 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

RIP

Posted: at 25-04-2014 12:18 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac