September 21, (THEWILL) – One person was feared dead in Akure, Ondo State capital, while other members of the family were trapped when a storey building collapsed.
The deceased THEWILL learnt was an aged woman.
According to eyewitnesses, the occupants of the building were thrown into panic when part of the building caved in at about 3am while most of them were fast asleep.
But seven other persons, who also live in the house, were rescued by neighbours who raced to the scene of the incident…
A resident said “The cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, but efforts are presently ongoing by residents towards salvaging the situation.
“When the building collapsed, one woman who was one of the occupants died instantly. Her body has been taken out of the debris.
“The neighbours of the victims have been helping to rescue those who are trapped in the building.
“Children are among them. The fire brigade has been contacted but no response yet.”
While police authorities in Ondo have yet to make an official statement regarding the incident, the body of the woman killed was moved to the morgue by policemen at the scene.
