The update from the GNFS-PRO also advised the site manager to halt construction
Devtraco Plus Limited, one of Ghana’s leading real estate companies with up to 1,800 properties built for the Ghanaian society, has stated that the recent incident at its construction site at Roman Ridge involved only a temporary formwork failure and did not compromise the building’s permanent structural integrity.
In a statement released on October 28, 2025, the company explained that “a localized section of temporary formwork supporting the freshly poured concrete gave way, resulting in the failure of approximately 50 square meters of wet concrete” during the casting of the first-floor podium slab.
The company was quick to assure the public and stakeholders that “there has been no structural failure. The incident was limited to temporary works (formwork props) used to support the slab during casting.
“The permanent structural integrity of the building remains intact,” Devtraco stated.
Devtraco also confirmed that “all works on this project are being executed strictly in accordance with approved designs prepared and supervised by qualified, certified consultants.”
Following the incident, the project management and safety teams acted immediately, in line with established emergency protocols.
Fourteen workers sustained minor to moderate injuries and were promptly transported to the 37 Military Hospital and Ridge Hospital.
Twelve of the injured workers have been treated and are expected to be discharged, while two remain under observation and are stable.
The affected area has been cordoned off and a joint investigation involving project consultants, safety officers and contractors is ongoing “to determine the cause and ensure that all preventive measures are reinforced before resumption of works,” the statement added.
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The company emphasised that their “foremost priority remains the safety and well-being of all personnel on site”.
It also reassured that the company remains fully committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and professional integrity throughout the construction process and delivering a world-class project to its valued clients and stakeholders.
Background
On Tuesday, 28 October 2025, at about 12 noon, the Ghana National Fire Service – Public Relations Office (GNFS-PRO) at National Headquarters provided an update on the structural collapse at Roman Ridge.
The GNFS-PRO at NHQ said a structural collapse occurred at the Roman Ridge Engineering Center, situated between a 10-story high-rise apartment and the Ghana Institute of Engineering at Roman Ridge.
The building was reportedly under construction by Fabrico Builders (A subsidiary of Devtraco Limited) at the time of the incident.
According to the PRO at NHQ, the Ghana National Fire Service received the distress call at 12:18 p.m., and a rescue team from the National Headquarters, led by ADO I Minnoh, was immediately dispatched to the scene, arriving at 12:29 p.m.
Upon arrival, it was established that all 14 affected persons, all males, had already been rescued and conveyed to the 37 Military Hospital and Ridge Hospital.
According to eyewitnesses, the victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at the respective hospitals.
The GNFS-PRO said no fatalities have been recorded at the time of filing this report. The cause of the structural collapse is yet to be determined, as investigations are underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The update from the GNFS-PRO also advised the site manager to halt construction works pending the outcome of investigations and to take steps to ensure complete safety compliance at the site.
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