3 dead, 20 rescued after building collapse in Accra Newtown

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed students not to report to the Accra Newtown Experimental D/A School following the collapse of one of its buildings, which has resulted in three deaths and left twenty (20) people seriously injured.

Speaking to Citi News on Monday, March 30, 2026, after a briefing with security officials at the school, the Director-General of GES, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, said the service will convene an emergency meeting to determine the next steps.

Until safety can be fully assured, students have been instructed to stay away from the school.

“We are going to work with the regional and the national team, so we will work with the estate department to ensure that the other structure is indeed fit for that purpose. If they are not, we will advise the students not to go into such areas,” Prof. Davis said.

The collapse at the school has heightened concerns over the safety of school infrastructure in the region, prompting urgent assessments to prevent further tragedies.