Breaking: Three Dead, Many Trapped as Building Collapses in Kano

Breaking: Three Dead, Many Trapped as Building Collapses in Kano

  • Kano state has been plunged into a state of mourning as a building collapses while people are inside
  • At least eleven are reported to be pinned underneath the junk of metals, wood, dust and concrete
  • Three dead bodies have been retrieved as authorities have quickly begun excavating procedures at the scene

Tension is rising as a building collapses in Kano state, trapping several people underneath its rubble.

Channels Television reported that at least three people have been confirmed dead as many are still buried alive under the heaps of dust and concrete.

Excavator machine
Excavator has begun the process of retrieving those pinned down Image: Channels Tv
Source: Getty Images

An excavator machine has been sighted at the scene and has begun unearthing those pinned under the junks.

The unfortunate incident occurred in the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State.

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According to sources, at least 11 people are believed to be trapped under the rubble.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has rushed two injured individuals to the hospital as they work to salvage the situation

Details later...

Source: Legit.ng

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Ibrahim Sofiyullaha (Editorial Assistant) Ibrahim Sofiyullaha is a graduate of First Technical University, Ibadan. He was the founder and pioneer Editor-in-Chief of a fast-rising campus journalism outfit at his university. Ibrahim is a coauthor of the book Julie, or Sylvia, written in collaboration with two prominent Western authors. He was ranked as the 9th best young writer in Africa by the International Sports Press Association. Ibrahim has contributed insightful articles for major platforms, including Sportskeeda in the UK and Motherly in the United States. Email: ibrahim.sofiyullaha@corp.legit.ng

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