JUST IN: Many Feared Trapped As Five-storey Building Collapses In Anambra

EKO HOT BLOG reports that an unconfirmed number of individuals may be trapped following the collapse of a five-storey building under construction at Basden Street, Fegge, in the commercial hub of Onitsha, Anambra State.

Reports indicate that the building, intended for commercial use upon completion, collapsed during the early hours of Sunday while several construction workers were present on the top floor.

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An excavator has quickly been moved to the site to begin the evacuation of rubbles and possible rescue operations of any trapped victims.

The reason for the collapse has not yet been ascertained but as of the time of filing this report on Sunday, a source near the area said one person has been rescued as rescue operations continue at the site.

However, details of the incident are still sketchy as the state police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, could not be reached for confirmation.

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He did not respond to enquiries on his telephone as of the time of filing this report.

The Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, Chinyere Nworah, has yet to respond to enquiries sent to her telephone.
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