Part of Amasaman China Mall Collapses Causing 2 Casualties
- The Amasaman China Mall was closed after a partial collapse left two people injured and some goods destroyed
- Ga West officials cite structural integrity issues and implement safety recommendations before reopening
- The Ga West MCE, John Desmond Sowah Nai, explained initial findings after an assessment of the building collapse
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The Ga West Municipal Assembly has temporarily closed down the Amasaman China Mall after a section of the facility collapsed.
The incident on Sunday, December 28, destroyed goods and left two people injured.
Source: Facebook
Citi News stated that the victims are currently receiving medical care.
In a post on X, Ga West MCE, John Desmond Sowah Nai, attributed the incident to structural integrity issues and assured that all recommendations by the Municipal Security Coordinating Council (MUSEC) would be fully implemented before the mall is reopened.
“MUSEC took a decision to temporarily halt operations. We have asked China Mall to stop operations temporarily until further notice."
China Malls are known for their relatively cheap goods and have been growing in popularity over the last few years.
Recent incidents involving China Malls
The China City Mall at Kumasi Santasi Roundabout was destroyed by fire on October 30, 2025.
The mall had a major regulatory failing because it did not have a fire hydrant or mechanised borehole to help contain the blaze.
Although the mall, which housed shops selling groceries, electronics, and household items, was destroyed, there were no casualties.
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There was also some tension on the ground as a man was confronted by his peers after he risked his life to retrieve his belongings inside the China City Shopping Mall in Kumasi-Santasi amid the raging fire.
The video showed the young man emerging from the smoke-filled mall, bag in hand, only to be met by a group of individuals, including security personnel and bystanders.
China Mall construction halted in Koforidua
In April, the Eastern Regional Minister Rita Awatey halted a China Mall construction project in Koforidua.
Her intervention on April 10, 2025, followed concerns about the project being sited in a flood-prone area.
The minister told the press that there would be a further environmental impact assessment of the project.
This followed complaints from residents in the area who were concerned the project would worsen flooding.
GHOne reported on X that Awatey noted that there was a river that was flowing behind this project site.
She also noted that further consultation was required from the owners of the project, as well as the completion of some processes at the local government level.
Ashaiman China Mall floods after downpour
YEN.com.gh reported that the Ashaiman China Mall overhead was flooded during a downpour on September 22, 2023, with videos online showing staff members wading through floodwater that was more than ankle height.
Some staff members were seen trying to usher customers to the store as a security guard tried to intervene, with rain causing massive flooding in parts of the Greater Accra Region, including the Tema Motorway and the TT Brothers.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
