Tragedy Strikes as Five-Storey Building Collapses in Onitsha, Anambra State
An unfortunate incident unfolded in the heart of Onitsha, Anambra State, as a five-storey building under construction collapsed on Basden Street, Fegge. The collapse, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, possibly left several individuals trapped beneath the rubble.
According to eyewitnesses, the building, intended for commercial purposes upon completion, gave way while construction workers were present on the top floor. Rescue efforts were swiftly initiated, with an excavator deployed to the site to aid in the removal of debris and the potential extraction of any individuals caught in the wreckage.
While one person has been reported rescued thus far, the exact number of casualties remains unknown. The cause of the collapse has yet to be determined, leaving local authorities scrambling for answers. Despite efforts to reach out to the state police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, and the Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, Chinyere Nworah, no official statements have been obtained as of the time of this report.
As rescue operations persist at the site, the community remains on edge, awaiting further updates on this tragic event.
