BREAKING: School Building Collapses in Plateau, Leaves Students Trapped
Tragedy struck in Plateau State on Friday morning as a two-storey school building collapsed, trapping numerous students and teachers inside, with many feared dead. The full extent of the tragedy is still unknown, with the number of injuries and fatalities yet to be determined.
Tragedy struck in Plateau State on Friday morning as a two-storey school building collapsed, trapping numerous students and teachers inside, with many feared dead.
The incident took place at Saint Academy in the Busa Buji community, located in Jos North Local Government Area of the state. The collapse occurred around 8:30 am, at a time when many students and teachers were already present in their classes.
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According to reports, the news of the collapse shocked the community, prompting distraught residents and parents to rush to the scene in hopes of finding their loved ones safe.
Security personnel and emergency responders immediately mobilized to the site, where efforts were focused on rescuing survivors buried under the debris.
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The incident has left the community in mourning and authorities are reportedly conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and assess the overall safety of similar structures.
The full extent of the tragedy is still unknown, with the number of injuries and fatalities yet to be determined.