Abuja Building Collapse Leaves Five Dead, Rescue Teams Search Rubble
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A three-storey building under construction collapsed in Abuja, killing at least five people. Emergency crews are still searching through the debris for more victims feared trapped beneath the rubble.
A three-storey building under construction collapsed in Abuja’s Durumi 3 area near Gudu Market on Saturday, leaving at least five people dead and several others injured.
Emergency responders confirmed that 10 people had been rescued alive as search-and-rescue operations continued at the site.
Authorities say the collapse happened at a construction site around Gaduwa Estate in the Gudu district, with fears that more victims may still be trapped under the debris.
The incident has renewed concerns around construction safety, regulatory oversight, and building standards in Nigeria’s fast-growing capital city.
Officials also confirmed that victims are receiving emergency medical treatment as investigators work to determine the cause of the collapse.
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