8 injured as multiple storey building under construction collapses in Delta

• The building, located across from ShopRite in the state capital, gave way while workers were present at the site.
• Witnesses nearby reported hearing a loud noise following the collapse of the building.
  

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A construction incident in Asaba, Delta State resulted in injuries to eight individuals. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 14, 2023, around 5 p.m. when a section of a multi-storey building that was being constructed collapsed.

The building, located across from ShopRite in the state capital, gave way while workers were present at the site. Witnesses nearby reported hearing a loud noise following the collapse of the building.

“Eight persons sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital by their colleagues,” an eyewitness, Onyinye Okei said.

The State Commissioner for Urban Renewal, Mr. Michael Anoka told reporters that the incident was as a result of building defects.

“The Ministry is still investigating. The government is already taking measures and as you can see, the compound has been sealed. After our investigation, we will come up with a report of what happened here today,” he said.

In another news, WithinNigeria reported that an unspecified number of individuals lost their lives, and numerous others were trapped following the collapse of a multi-storey building during heavy rainfall on Wednesday night, August 23.

The incident occurred on Lagos Street within the Garki village area of Garki II district in Abuja.

Reportedly, the building in question had accommodated multiple apartments, with shops occupying the ground floor.