Officials of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) have visited the site of a collapsed three-story building under construction near Diamond Pizza, opposite Five Star Restaurant, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Awka, Anambra State.
Angel Network News (ANN) gathered that
the building, which was at the roofing level, collapsed at approximately 5:25 PM on Wednesday.
According to an eyewitness, Mr. Daniel, a resident in the area, he heard a series of thunderous sounds and rushed out to investigate, only to witness the building crumbling to the ground.
Rescue operations are currently ongoing, casualties already pulled from the rubble.
Passersby and commuters also joined in the efforts to assist those injured.
The agency has immediately constituted a panel of inquiry to determine the remote and immediate cause of the collapse.
