A devastating crowd crush at a military recruitment event in Accra, Ghana, has resulted in the deaths of at least six people, with several others receiving emergency medical treatment. The incident occurred at El-Wak Stadium, where thousands of hopeful applicants had gathered to join the military. According to a statement from Ghana’s armed forces, the tragedy was triggered by an unexpected surge of applicants who breached security protocols and rushed into the gates. The recruitment event, which had been extended by a week to accommodate more applicants, was scheduled to begin at 06:20 GMT. Army spokesperson Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin confirmed that the crush happened before the event’s official start time. Calm has since been restored, and the recruitment process has commenced. Ghana’s youth unemployment rate, currently at 13%, has made such events highly competitive, often leading to chaotic scenes. The incident underscores the challenges faced by young Ghanaians seeking employment opportunities in a strained economic climate.