Twenty-eight of the 49 students of the Ejuraman Anglican SHS have been discharged from the Ejura Government Hospital after the roof of their school’s dining hall collapsed on them.
The structure collapsed after a heavy downpour in the area. All students are in stable condition after sustaining injuries except one in critical condition.
The only severe case recorded is a fracture of the leg of a female student. Consequently, the student has been transferred to the Jamasi Government Hospital for further treatment.
Three more students from the school were rushed to the Ejura Government Hospital for treatment on Tuesday morning.
This brought the number of students admitted to the Hospital to 49.
Calm has returned to the school with academic activities ongoing.
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is already on the ground to assess the damage and offer possible relief.
The Ejura-Sekyeredumasi Municipal Fire Commander, Isaac Adu Yaw, disclosed that he suspects some structures were weakened by torrential rain in the area last Friday.
“To avoid any interference over there, we have cordoned the place. We don’t want anyone to go there until further investigations to find the cause of the disaster and make recommendations. But so far, we have recorded 40 people who have been injured.
“Five of them have had multiple fractures and are receiving intensive care treatment. The injuries of the 35 are being managed, so everything is under control.
“The health workers are doing their utmost best to ensure everyone is safe,” he said.
