Official: 14 perished in Melcom disaster; 81 were trapped

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Official: 14 perished in Melcom disaster; 81 were trapped

Rescuers in Achimota have finished sorting through the rubble of the five storey Melcom building that collapsed on Wednesday, November 7.

Addressing the media at the scene of the incident Sunday evening, Ghana Armed Forces Public Relations Director Colonel M'bawine Atintande announced that the number of casualties recorded in the disaster stood at 14 as of Sunday, a figure lower than had been expected.

Colonel Atintande said out of the 81 persons removed from the wreckage alive, 54 have been discharged from the hospital while of those currently receiving medical care, 13 have sustained serious injuries.

The GAF Director of Public Relations said that having reached ground floor, the team will continue their efforts to clear the site of all debris.

In light of an ongoing investigation, he also asked the public not to crowd the site. The debris is integral to an ongoing investigation, he explained, and those caught loitering around the site will be punished.

The Israeli team of experts, which arrived Thursday to assist in the rescue efforts, left the country when the mission became less complex.

The Deputy Health Minister Rojo Mettle Nunoo praised all those who took part in the rescue operations. He expressed optimism that the hospitalized victims would be discharged in due time.

Before the press briefing commenced, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the 14 people who perished in the unfortunate incident.

In a related development, the management of Melcom will address the press on Monday afternoon at Melcom Plus in the North Industrial Area.

From: Richard Nii Abbey/Myjoyonline.com

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