Building collapses in Nigerian capital, several feared trapped under debris
STORY: Building collapses in Nigerian capital, several feared trapped under debris
DATELINE: July 5, 2023
LENGTH: 00:02:06
LOCATION: Abuja
CATEGORY: SOCIETY
SHOTLIST:
1. various of building collapse site
2. various of officials at the site of the building collapse
3. SOUNDBITE (English): AMIOLA ADEBAYO, Head of operations, FCT Fire Service
STORYLINE:
Several people are feared trapped under the debris after a multi-story building under construction in the Nigerian capital collapsed, local authorities said Tuesday.
The building in downtown Abuja collapsed on Monday afternoon.
SOUNDBITE (English): AMIOLA ADEBAYO, Head of operations, FCT Fire Service
"The search and rescue continue. Nine of them have been rescued, six were discharged from the hospital and three are still in the hospital receiving treatment. Their condition is stable and everything is going on well."
According to local media, the building was approved for three floors, but the developer violated the building codes. An unspecific number of pe
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