Ghana National Fire Service Rescues Maintenance Workers Trapped in Faulty Elevator at NCA Ho Office

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, a technical rescue operation was launched at the National Communications Authority (NCA) regional office in Ho after two workers became trapped in a malfunctioning elevator. The incident, which reportedly occurred while the technicians were performing routine maintenance, triggered a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). A distress call was officially logged at 1:29 p.m., prompting the immediate dispatch of a specialized rescue team to the scene.

Upon receiving the emergency call, the GNFS team arrived at the NCA premises within six minutes. Before the professional responders reached the site, the first of the two male workers had already been extricated from the elevator car by his colleagues. He was promptly transported to the Ho Teaching Hospital for medical assessment and treatment. The second worker remained trapped between floors until the firefighters arrived and successfully performed a technical extrication to bring him to safety.

Fortunately, no further injuries or fatalities were reported following the rescue. Officials from the GNFS have since launched a formal investigation to determine the exact cause of the elevator's mechanical failure, specifically investigating the circumstances that led to the malfunction during a maintenance exercise. The incident has highlighted the potential risks faced by technical personnel when servicing heavy machinery in public office buildings.

In the wake of the successful rescue, the Ghana National Fire Service issued a public advisory emphasizing the critical necessity of regular inspections and rigorous maintenance for all elevators in both public and private sectors. The service noted that such preventive measures are essential to ensuring the safety of occupants and staff. The NCA is expected to conduct a comprehensive safety audit of its lift systems before they are cleared for return to service.