During the 67th Independence Parade at the Tamale Jubilee Park on March 6, a total of 72 individuals, including students, service personnel, and soldiers, collapsed due to severe dehydration exacerbated by the harsh weather conditions of the day.

The extended exposure to the scorching sun led to the collapse of the students and personnel who stood for hours during the event.

The northern regional head of the Ghana Red Cross Society and part of the paramedic team at the regional Independence Day parade, Yakubu Amin Abukari, reported that all 72 individuals have been successfully resuscitated.

The parade, attended by dignitaries such as the northern regional minister, Shani Alhassan Shaibu, and the mayor of Tamale, Sule Salifu, witnessed the unfortunate incident.