This comes after a total of 23 victims had been retrieved as of Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
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Death toll from collapsed church building at Akyem Batabi rises to 16
The death toll from a collapsed church building at Akyem Batabi in the Eastern Region has increased to sixteen.
Akyem Batabi church collapse
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Rescue efforts are continuing with the help of five excavators and sniffer dogs.
The unfortunate incident happened on Tuesday, October 20, around 2:40 pm.
Reports indicated that some members of the Church of Prosperity were resting in the building after holding a prayer session when the accident occurred.
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A joint rescue team made up of officials of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Ghana National Fire Service, Police, Ambulance Service have been at the scene at the Asene/Manso/Akroso District town to rescue the perishing.
About 65 worshippers were in the building at the time of the collapse.
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