Parts of a high-rise apartment building under construction at Villaggio in Accra’s Airport Residential Area fell on Wednesday after strong winds swept through the capital ahead of rainfall.
The incident occurred around midday, with sections of the structure and construction materials reportedly breaking away from the upper floors and crashing to the ground.
Videos circulating on social media showed debris falling from the building as people nearby scrambled to safety. The incident caused alarm among passers-by and residents in the area.
The affected structure is part of a new Villaggio apartment development near the existing residential complex. However, it remained unclear from the initial reports whether all the falling debris consisted of sections of the building itself or unsecured construction materials.
The incident happened as strong winds moved across parts of Accra before the afternoon rains, raising concerns about the safety of construction sites during severe weather conditions.
As of the time of reporting, authorities had not confirmed whether anyone was injured or provided details about the full extent of the damage.
The developer and relevant authorities were yet to publicly clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident or indicate whether an assessment of the building’s structural condition had been conducted.
The incident is likely to renew attention on safety precautions at high-rise construction sites, particularly measures to secure building materials and protect members of the public from falling debris.
