đź”— Share this article No Fewer Than Six Lose Their Lives in Crowd Crush at Ghanaian Military Recruitment Drive Thousands Gathered at the Venue in the Capital At least 6 people have lost their lives amid a crowd crush at a military recruitment gathering held in a stadium in the West African nation. The Wednesday's "tragic" event seems to have been triggered by "a sudden rush of candidates who breached security protocols and rushed into the gates," stated a release from Ghana's armed forces. Twenty-two others were hurt, among them five who remain in serious state. A large crowd had gathered at El-Wak stadium, in the main city, the capital, with the hope of enlisting in the military. Ghana has a rate of joblessness among young people of approximately thirty-two percent, the latest government statistics indicate, and such recruitment events typically draw large crowds and frequently lead to disorderly situations. The deadline to apply for this event was prolonged for a week to allow for additional candidates, as a number had faced challenges in the process. Military representative Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin said the crush took place ahead of the planned commencement time of 06:20 GMT. Ghana's President President John Mahama has gone to see the injured in hospital. Order has been reestablished, and the recruitment exercise has since started.