🔗 Share this article At Least Six Lose Their Lives in Crowd Crush at Ghana Armed Forces Enlistment Event Thousands Assembled at the Location in the Capital No fewer than 6 individuals have died during a stampede at a military recruitment gathering held in a sports arena in Ghana. The Wednesday's "tragic" event seems to have been triggered by "a sudden rush of candidates who overcame security measures and rushed into the gates," stated a statement from the nation's military. 22 others were hurt, including five who are in serious state. A large crowd had gathered at the El-Wak sports venue, in the capital, Accra, with the hope of enlisting in the military. The country has a youth unemployment rate of approximately 32%, the latest official data show, and such recruitment events typically draw large crowds and often 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 application procedure. Army spokesperson Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin said the crush took place before the planned commencement time of 06:20 GMT. The nation's leader John Mahama has visited the wounded in hospital. Calm has been restored, and the enlistment process has now begun.