On Wednesday, a three-storey building collapsed in Anambra State, prompting immediate rescue efforts for trapped workers.
The structure was located near Diamond Pizza, directly across from Five Star Eatery, along the busy Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Anambra State’
This incident occurred around 5:25 PM, fortunately, with no reported fatalities.A local resident, who witnessed the whole event, recounted hearing loud, thunderous noises.
When curious onlookers rushed outside to find out what happened, they were shocked to see the building completely crumbled.
Such chaos brought many people out of their homes to see the aftermath.
Rescue operations kicked off right away, with volunteers working tirelessly to help those buried under the debris.
Bystanders and commuters quickly joined in to support the injured, showcasing the community’s spirit during this crisis.
Their swift actions made a significant difference in the rescue efforts.Officials from the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) promptly arrived at the scene to assess the situation.
They have already set up a panel to investigate both the immediate and underlying causes of this unfortunate collapse.
As more information becomes available, the agency has promised to keep the public informed.