BREAKING: Three-Storey Building Collapses in Anambra, Two Construction Workers Rescued
A devastating incident occurred on Wednesday, January 29, as a three-storey building under construction collapsed along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Awka, Anambra State. Fortunately, two construction workers were rescued from the debris and rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
Eyewitnesses near the scene reported that the building suddenly caved in without any prior signs, leaving bystanders and passers-by to carry out rescue operations before the arrival of state officials. The structure, located near the CBN building in Awka and beside Diamond Pizza, opposite Five Star Restaurant, was at its roofing stage before the collapse.
The scene has been cordoned off with ribbons by security operatives, and the cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained. The spokesman for the state police, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident and stated that no lives were lost. Ikenga added that the site engineer and the owner of the structure have been invited for interrogation.
The two rescued construction workers are currently receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital. The prompt response of bystanders and state officials helped prevent any loss of life.
As the investigation continues, officials are working to determine the cause of the collapse. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring building safety and adhering to construction regulations.
This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Two construction workers rescued as three-storey building collapses in Anambra
Two construction workers rescued as three-storey building collapses in Anambra Two construction workers have been rescued from the debris of a three-storey building that collapsed along the axis of Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka, of the state on Wednesday, January 29.
The structure, located near the CBN building in Awka and beside Diamond Pizza, opposite Five Star Restaurant, was at its roofing stage before it collapsed late Wednesday while some construction workers were still working at the site.
Eyewitnesses near the scene said it suddenly caved in without any prior sign, adding that bystanders and passers-by were carrying out rescue operations before the arrival of the state officials, including the men of the fire service and officials from the materials testing department of the state ministry of housing.
Although the cause of the collapse has yet to be ascertained, the scene has been cordoned off with ribbons by security operatives.
The spokesman for the state police, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident, said two of the construction works have been rescued and rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
Ikenga, however, said no life was lost in the collapse, adding that the site engineer and the owner of the structure have been invited for interrogation.
Source: LIB
