Onitsha Tragedy Unfolds: Five-Storey Building Collapse Sparks Rescue Efforts
In the wake of a tragic incident, it has been reported that an unspecified number of individuals may be trapped following the collapse of a five-storey building under construction on Basden Street, Fegge, in the bustling city of Onitsha, Anambra State.
The building, designed for commercial purposes upon completion, gave way in the early hours of Sunday while construction workers were on the final floor. Swift response has been initiated, with an excavator deployed to the site for rubble clearance and potential rescue operations.
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As of the time of reporting on Sunday, one person has been successfully rescued, offering a glimmer of hope amid ongoing efforts. The cause of the collapse remains unknown, and details surrounding the incident are still emerging.
Despite attempts to reach the state police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, for confirmation, no response has been received, adding a layer of uncertainty to the situation.
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Efforts to gather information from the Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, Chinyere Nworah, have also proved futile at this point.
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