Devastated Man Who Lost Daughter in Accra Newtown Building Collapse Involved in an Accident
- Richard, father of the 14-year-old lost in the Accra Newtown building collapse, moved many to tears as he came to terms with the tragedy
- The sorrow continued as Richard, grieving his daughter, was reportedly caught in a road accident while on his way to check on surviving family members
- The devastating collapse in Accra Newtown comes amid a resurfaced prophecy by Prophet Lion, warning of a tragic building disaster in 2026
Richard, a father mourning the loss of his eldest daughter in the tragic Accra Newtown building collapse, was reportedly involved in an accident near the 37 Military Hospital.
Source: UGC
The 14-year-old girl was among the victims of the four-storey building collapse that occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026. While his eldest child tragically lost her life, Richard’s second child, his mother, aunt, and cousin survived the collapse but remain in critical condition, according to reports.
An Instagram video captured the emotional toll on Richard, stressing his visible distress as he came to terms with the tragedy. The post noted that he was on his way to check on his surviving family members when the accident occurred.
The incident has added to the series of misfortunes surrounding Richard, whose family continues to receive support from both the community and emergency personnel.
The state of the embattled middle-aged man has therefore not been confirmed.
The Accra Newtown building collapse has so far resulted in three confirmed deaths and at least 20 rescues, with emergency teams continuing to search for survivors.
Read the Instagram post below.
Prophet's prophecy about collapsed building surfaces
Earlier, a Ghanaian pastor, Prophet Lion's prophecy, has resurfaced online after an old school building in Accra Newtown collapsed, trapping several worshippers.
The disaster occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at around 1:00 p.m., causing fear and panic among the people in the local community and prompting an urgent rescue response.
Personnel from the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service went to the site to rescue the victims. Meanwhile, some residents were seen helping the emergency responders to pull survivors from the rubble.
Authorities are expected to launch a full investigation into the cause of the collapse, amid rising concerns over building safety and structural integrity in the area.
Meanwhile, Hafiz, a resident of Accra Newtown who witnessed the collapse of the building, told Citi FM what transpired.
Source: Facebook
In a Facebook video, he said he and some friends were walking on the street when they heard a loud noise. He recounted that the area immediately became so dusty that they could not see each other.
However, they could hear each other, so they continued speaking until the dust had cleared. Hafiz then explained that they moved closer to the scene to ascertain what had happened.
While the emergency responders were busy rescuing the worshippers who were trapped in the rubble, some politicians, including the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo and the Mayor of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, visited the site.
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, who was present at the scene, disclosed that about 20 persons were rescued from the devastating school building collapse, confirming three deceased persons comprised one male and two females.
The Facebook video of the building collapse aftermath is below:
Prophet Lion resurfaced prophecy about collapse building
In a viral video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Prophet Lion shared a vision he had about a storey building collapsing, causing the death of many.
" The holy spirit lifted me to a tall building. All of a sudden, the building collapsed, killing many people. Although I do not know how the disaster would occur, it would affect the lives of many. There is a tragedy ahead of us," he said.
He further added that the year 2026 is allegedly full of tragic news, but God would prevail.
"The year 2026 is full of mysteries and fears," he added.
The recently collapsed old building in Accra Newtown could mean Prophet Lion's prophecy might have materialised.
The TikTok video of Prophet Lion is below:
Reactions to Prophet Lion's prophecy
Below are some social media comments compiled by YEN.com.gh after Prophet Lion's prophecy resurfaced.
Suave wrote:
"Eii, is it the Accra Newtown disaster or is there another one? I just came here after the incident."
Jennifer wrote:
" I think it's about time we take prophecies seriously in this country."
Sammy wrote:
"When did he say this because I do not understand. If he really gave that prophecy before the disaster, then it is serious
Source: Facebook
Part of Amasaman China Mall collapses
YEN.com.gh reported earlier that 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.
Source: YEN.com.gh
