Video: Many Feared Dead, Others Trapped As Multi-Storey Building Collapses In Abuja

A yet-to-be determined number of people are feared dead and many others trapped after a multi-storey building collapsed amidst heavy downpour at Lagos Street in Garki village area of Garki II district of Abujaon Wednesday night, August 23.

The affected building is said to be housing many apartments while the ground floor was full of shops.

Meanwhile, a Facebook user and former aide to the immediate-past Minister of the FCT, Ikharo Attah, said thirty seven persons have so far been rescued and evacuated to hospital, while others were still trapped. He confirmed that a rescue team and other first responders were on ground at about 2am carrying out rescue operations.

‘’So far 37 persons have so far been evacuated to Hospital, Two ‘Fatally injured’. Others reportedly still trapped

Rescue team and others are on ground.

Rescue operations on but slowly due to ongoing rain.

They are making frantic efforts at getting an excavator to remove people from the rubble’’

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Posted: at 24-08-2023 07:39 AM (8 months ago) | Hero

The building decided to go down on its own rather than wait for Wike.

I hope the occupants are rescued oh. i wish them quick recovery.

Posted: at 24-08-2023 08:25 AM (8 months ago) | Upcoming

Hmmm

Posted: at 24-08-2023 12:46 PM (8 months ago) | Addicted Hero