🔗 Share this article No Fewer Than Six Lose Their Lives in Crowd Crush at Ghana Military Recruitment Event A Multitude Gathered at the Venue in Accra At least 6 individuals have died amid a crowd crush at a military recruitment event held in a stadium in the West African nation. The midweek "devastating" event seems to have been caused by "an unexpected surge of applicants who breached security protocols and stormed the gates," stated a statement from Ghana's armed forces. 22 additional individuals were hurt, including 5 who are in serious state. A large crowd had turned up at the El-Wak sports venue, in the main city, the capital, with the hope of joining the military. Ghana has a youth unemployment rate of approximately 32%, the latest government statistics indicate, and such recruitment events normally attract large crowds and often lead to chaotic scenes. The deadline to submit applications for this event was extended by a seven days to accommodate additional candidates, as some had experienced difficulties in the process. Military representative Capt Veronica Adzo Arhin said the crush took place before the planned commencement time of 06:20 GMT. Ghana's President John Mahama has gone to see the wounded in hospital. Order has been reestablished, and the enlistment process has since started.