Incident
Building collapse in Anambra, many trapped Open
Category: Building CollapseTime: 28 Feb 24, 05:49PM
Address: 39 Iweka Rd, City Centre, Onitsha 434243, Anambra, Nigeria
Source: Anonymous
Many people are reportedly trapped following the collapse of a building under construction near the Ochanja market in Onitsha, Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at around 8 pm on Monday, impacting workers still present inside the building. The structure, intended to function as a market upon completion, caused panic in the vicinity as passersby and residents mobilized to rescue those trapped under the rubble. According to a reliable sources near the area have indicated that one person is feared dead, and two others have sustained varying degrees of injuries. Rescue operations are actively underway, although specific details regarding the number of people trapped remain uncertain.