Two men escape death as building roof collapses in Teshie

Ghanaian

Two young men narrowly avoided death in Teshie, Accra, when the roof of an under-construction building collapsed and trapped them shortly before midday on Wednesday.

The incident was caused by strong winds that preceded a brief but intense downpour, according to Myjoyonline reports.

The building, which houses several businesses including the ADB Bank at the St Anne Catholic

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Police and Fire Service personnel quickly arrived at the scene to manage traffic and ensure safety.

This incident follows a similar event a few weeks ago in Accra, where strong winds during a downpour caused significant damage, including several cars.