Abia Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises To Four As Rescue Efforts Continue

Four people have been confirmed dead following a building collapse at the Nnamdi Azikiwe road in Aba, the commercial centre of Abia State.

The three-storey building collapsed on Wednesday leaving many trapped and others injured. Four bodies were later pulled out of the rubble by emergency officials. The body of a teenage body was removed from the rubble on Thursday while three other bodies were removed on Wednesday.READ ALSO:According to the building authorities in the state, the building caved-in because it was built with substandard materials.

The owner of the building is said to be living abroad and the construction job is being handled by a contractor, who currently at large. Emergency services are still at the site, searching for more bodies believed to be trapped under the rubble.

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

BREAKING: Five feared dead in Abia building collapseAbout five persons have reportedly died in a building collapse incident in Aba, the commercial nerve of Abia State.
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »

BREAKING: Many feared dead in Abia building collapseUnconfirmed reports say at least five persons are feared dead in the building collapse.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

One killed, four trapped in Abia building collapseOgbonnaya Ikokwu, UmuahiaA three-storey building under construction on Azikiwe Road, Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State has collapsed, killing one person.The PUNCH gathered that four per...
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

Many feared dead in Abia building collapseUnconfirmed reports say at least five persons are feared dead in the building collapse.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

Five feared dead in Abia building collapse | The NationFive persons were feared dead when a three-storey crashed on Wednesday in Aba, Abia State commercial centre. A civil engineer
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »

Three people killed, two rescued as building collapses in AbiaThe victims were said to be homeless persons that usually took refuge in the building. Nawa oo
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »