Death Toll Rises to 12 After Stampede at El Wak Stadium During Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment

Six more people have been reported dead following a stampede at the El Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, during an ongoing military recruitment exercise, bringing the total fatalities to 12 after the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) had earlier confirmed six deaths.

Reports indicate that several others are currently in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the 37 Military Hospital, where medical teams are working around the clock to stabilise the injured.

According to the military, the stampede occurred after thousands of young Ghanaians thronged the stadium in a desperate attempt to secure enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces. The large crowd, coupled with intense jostling at the entry points, led to chaos, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities.

The bodies of the 12 deceased have been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital morgue, while several others are receiving emergency treatment at the facility’s emergency ward. Security personnel have since cordoned off the area, and the military has blocked all major roads leading to El Wak Stadium to maintain order and facilitate rescue operations.

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