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Building Collapse in Anambra Traps Workers, Rescue Efforts Delayed
9/27/2025
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Story summary
- A three-storey building under construction collapsed in Anambra State, Nigeria at 11:40 AM Thursday, trapping workers.
- Eyewitnesses reported no signs of structural failure before collapse.
- Officials from state Council for the Regulation of Engineering and the materials testing department are investigating.
- Rescue efforts have been delayed awaiting excavators.
- Number of trapped workers and casualties remains unknown.
