Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) are currently leading a rescue operation to save a worker trapped under a collapsed building at Kasoa New Market in the Central Region.

According to eyewitness accounts, the building, which was an old residential structure, collapsed earlier on Saturday, October 11. Reports indicate that the owner had decided to construct a summer hut within the building and hired masons to reinforce the weakened structure with supporting pillars.

However, while the workers were on site, the building suddenly caved in. Three of the masons managed to escape unhurt, while one was trapped beneath the debris.

Fire officers, supported by other emergency response teams, have cordoned off the area and are working tirelessly to remove the rubble to reach the trapped victim.

Authorities have appealed to residents to keep away from the scene to enable emergency teams to carry out the rescue operation without obstruction.

Rescue efforts are currently ongoing.