Audio By Carbonatix
A 23-year old scrap dealer was trapped to death at dawn on Tuesday by falling walls of a burnt building from which, he was trying to steal iron rods and other metals, at Adum, Kumasi.
The lifeless body of Kwadwo Martin was removed from a pile of rubble by personnel of Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
It is believed that the deceased had gone there with other people but they managed to escape.
Divisional Officer III Robert Atta Kumi, Kumasi Metropolitan Fire Officer, who confirmed the incident to Ghana News Agency, said the GNFS received information that some suspected scrap dealers had been trapped in the building and rushed to the scene.
He said after cutting through the rubble, they recovered the body of the deceased and handed it over to the police.
The building constructed in 1930, got burnt this year.
Latest Stories
-
Black Stars must win next game against Côte d’Ivoire – Carlos Queiroz
31 minutes -
Global Game Scouting Tournament set for September 25 kick-off in Accra
53 minutes -
Queiroz outlines long-term plan to rebuild Black Stars for 2030 World Cup
1 hour -
‘Most important trophy now is the next game’ – Carlos Queiroz
2 hours -
Ahafo Ano South West DCE laid to rest as Muslims hold final prayers
3 hours -
Ghanaian professor Kofi Akamani shot dead in US; wife arrested
3 hours -
Sammy Gyamfi says 2018 NACOC removal from port inspections weakened drug checks
3 hours -
Greater Accra region accounts for 77% of total secured credit in half-year 2026 – BoG
3 hours -
Founder’s Day: We face forward, but are we moving?
3 hours -
Sheenah Naturals unveils Akuaba Collection at Beauty Inside Out Conference
4 hours -
T-bills: 91-day, 364-day yields to trade slightly higher in second half of 2026
4 hours -
Black Stars: It’s our decision to leave Kudus to recover – Queiroz
4 hours -
Sammy Gyamfi backs Mahama’s directive to restore NACOC’s at ports
4 hours -
Queiroz provides insight into Kudus’ decision to withdraw from Black Stars squad
4 hours -
I’m not changing after 47 Years – Queiroz fires back at critics
4 hours