Collapsed building kills family of four

Sunyani, Oct. 11, GNA - A collapsed building killed a family of four during a heavy downpour at Ntotoroso in the Asutifi District of Brong-Ahafo Region last Wednesday.

The deceased were identified as Madam Adwoa Dufie 38, Madam Ama Ntansah 50, Gifty Manu and Godfred Manu also known as Owura six years both children of Madam Ntansah.

Deputy Commissioner of Police James Opong-Boanuh, Brong Regional Police Commander told Ghana News Agency in a telephone interview that the rain started around 11 pm on the day of the incident. He said shortly after the rain had started, one of the walls to the room in which the victims were sleeping collapsed and fell on them killing them instantly.

DCP Opong-Boanuh said some residents who heard the noise of the collapsed wall came out from their rooms only to find the family trapped under the debris.

He said the residents quickly informed the police about the incident and some personnel went to the scene to retrieve the corpses from the debris.

DCP Opong-Boanuh said the corpses had been deposited at Hwidiem Government Hospital mortuary and would be released to the family for burial after autopsy.