Six Dead, Several Injured in Stampede at El Wak Stadium During Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment
Six prospective recruits have died and several others injured following a stampede during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at El Wak Stadium in Accra.
According to a press release issued by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), the tragic incident occurred shortly before the commencement of the recruitment exercise, at about 6:20 a.m.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the stampede was triggered by an unexpected surge of applicants who breached security protocols and rushed through the gates ahead of the scheduled screening. The sudden movement caused chaos, resulting in multiple casualties.
“The unfortunate incident led to the death of six potential recruits and left many others injured,” the statement said. Those injured are currently receiving emergency medical care at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.
The Ghana Armed Forces assured the public that medical teams are working tirelessly to stabilise the affected individuals and that arrangements are underway to notify the families of the deceased.
“The Ghana Armed Forces extends its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes a swift recovery to the injured. Further updates will be communicated,” the statement added.
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