Storm Wreaks Havoc at Accra's A&C Mall as Solar Panel Shed Collapses, Crushing Over 50 Cars

Mar 26, 2025 - 02:03

Mar 26, 2025 - 13:08

Storm Wreaks Havoc at Accra's A&C Mall as Solar Panel Shed Collapses, Crushing Over 50 Cars

Accra, Ghana - 26 march, 2025 - A severe storm swept through Accra's East Legon area on Tuesday evening, leaving a trail of destruction at the A&C Mall.

The torrential downpour, accompanied by powerful gusts, toppled the solar panel car park shed, crushing over 50 vehicles beneath the wreckage.

Eyewitness footage circulating on social media platforms shows the sheer force of the wind ripping through the parking area, sending the shelter crashing down onto the cars below. The devastating impact has resulted in substantial losses for both vehicle owners and the mall.

Reports indicate that several trees within the car park were also uprooted, causing further damage to the already battered vehicles. Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the incident, but the extent of the destruction is evident in the viral videos.

The storm highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure in the face of extreme weather conditions, sparking concerns about the need for more robust disaster preparedness measures in the region.

In response to the incident, management of the A&C Mall has apologized for any inconvenience caused and assured that they are working diligently to address the situation.

Read the statement from management of the A&C Mall below.