Two-storey school building collapses on students
A tragic incident occurred in Plateau State on Friday morning, as a two-storey school building collapsed, leaving many students and teachers trapped, with fears that several may have lost their lives.
The building in question was Saint Academy, situated in the Busa Buji community within Jos North Local Government Area.
The collapse happened on a Friday morning around 8:30 am, a time when many of the students and teachers were already present in their classrooms, beginning their day.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud, terrifying crash as the structure gave way. In the immediate aftermath, the scene was one of chaos and panic as people from the surrounding community rushed to the site to assist with rescue efforts.
The local authorities, emergency services, and concerned citizens worked tirelessly, pulling away debris in a desperate attempt to save those trapped beneath the rubble.
The reasons behind the building’s collapse are yet to be fully determined. However, preliminary reports suggest that structural weaknesses and possibly substandard construction materials could have played significant roles.
Parents and relatives of the trapped students and teachers are engulfed in grief and despair, anxiously waiting for news of their loved ones.
The state government has expressed profound sorrow over the incident and has promised a thorough investigation to prevent future occurrences.
Meanwhile, at the time of filling this report, the number of casualties have not been ascertained.
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