{
  "id": 13773061,
  "title": "Four injured as part of 60-year-old building collapses in Rivers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/four-injured-as-part-of-60-year-old-building-collapses-in-rivers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T18:36:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/four-injured-as-part-of-60-year-old-building-collapses-in-rivers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Four individuals were injured when a portion of a 60-year-old building in Old Port Harcourt Township, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, collapsed on Friday night. The building, situated at No. 18 Club Road, was reportedly one of the oldest in the area, having stood for over six decades. An eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that the parapet of the second floor dislodged and fell onto the ground floor, where revelers were gathered at a bar. Three people, including a woman, were initially reported to have been injured, but no fatalities were recorded. The eyewitness noted that the incident occurred around 7 pm on Friday, and the crowd was caught off guard by the event. He emphasized the building's age and decrepit condition, expressing concern about the safety of similar structures in the area. Upon learning of the collapse, the occupants of the residential building evacuated the premises for their safety. The Rivers State Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning subsequently issued an order for all occupants to vacate the building, cautioning residents against residing in similarly antiquated structures. The ministry's spokesperson, Isabella Ibim, confirmed the directive after a visit to the scene on Saturday. The Rivers State Police Command also confirmed the incident, reporting that four persons sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. An investigation into the matter is currently underway.",
  "summary": "Four persons were injured after a part of a 60-year-old building collapsed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, prompting authorities to evacuate occupants. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-injured-as-part-of-60-year-old-building-collapses-in-rivers/",
  "key_points": [
    "Four people injured in Old Port Harcourt building collapse",
    "Sixty-year-old building in disrepair collapses",
    "Investigation underway into cause of incident"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Four injured as part of 60-year-old building collapses in Rivers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/four-injured-as-part-of-60-year-old-building-collapses-in-rivers-13774200",
        "published": "2026-10-11T18:42:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}