One killed, others trapped in Enugu building collapse
One person has died and others are feared trapped after a four-storey uncompleted building collapsed in Independence Layout, Enugu State on Sunday. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-killed-others-trapped-in-enugu-building-collapse/
A building collapse in Enugu State has resulted in one death and left others trapped under the rubble. The incident occurred at Independence Layout, Enugu, around 6am on Sunday, September 13, 2026, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). NEMA confirmed the tragedy and immediately deployed an Emergency Rescue Team to coordinate rescue efforts with various stakeholders, including the Enugu State Emergency Management Agency, the Nigeria Police Force, the Enugu State Fire and Rescue Service, the Enugu State Capital Territory Development Authority, and the Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.
As of 11:20 a.m., the rescue team successfully recovered the lifeless body of one male victim, and rescue operations continue to search for any remaining trapped individuals.
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