The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly has established a seven-member investigation committee to determine the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a first-floor podium concrete slab at a construction site in Roman Ridge in Accra.

The incident left 14 workers injured.

Addressing the press on Wednesday, October 29, the Municipal Chief Executive, Dr Michael Mensah, announced that the committee will work in close collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the Ghana National Fire Service, the Engineering Council of Ghana, the Ghana Police Service and the contractor.

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The aim is to determine the exact cause of the collapse and to ensure stricter enforcement of building regulations within the municipality.

Dr Mensah said the committee will begin its investigations on Thursday, October 30, and is expected to submit its findings within two weeks, after which the Assembly will take any necessary administrative or legal actions.

He also clarified that no deaths were recorded, contrary to reports circulating on social media.

According to official records, a section of fresh concrete measuring approximately 50 square metres gave way, not due to permanent structural collapse but a failure in formwork during casting.

Rescue operations were successful and all 14 affected persons, all male construction workers, were transported to the 37 Military Hospital and Ridge Hospital for treatment.