Nigeria: Children had just arrived at school, laughing and playing, when the school building suddenly collapsed. Twenty-two students died after being trapped under the rubble, and more than 100 others were injured and taken to the hospital.
The entire two-story building has fallen down. Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency confirmed the accident.
Nigeria
Breaking – School collapse in northern Nigeria leaves 22 dead and more than 100 trapped
June 12, 2024
Police say the two-storey school in Plateau state collapsed during morning classes Friday, sending rescuers on a frantic search for dozens trapped in the rubble.… pic.twitter.com/99mCJW5nyE
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The accident occurred at Saints Academy College in the Buji Community of Plateau State in north-central Nigeria. The students had just entered their class when the building collapsed. The students who were killed and injured are reported to be 15 years old or younger.
A total of 155 students were trapped under the debris, but rescue efforts found the bodies of 22 children. The others were rescued safely.
NIGERIA
BREAKING – Aerials of the site of a deadly school collapse in central Nigeria |
June 12, 2024
At least 16 students have been killed and other trapped in the rubble of the Saint Academy school in Jos North district of Plateau State.Mechanical diggers are on site to… pic.twitter.com/AKNKzVSULP
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Plateau Police spokesman Alfred Alabo said that the injured children are being treated in various hospitals. As news of the accident spread, thousands of people gathered at the site to help with the rescue alongside rescue teams. Plateau State Information Commissioner Moses Ashoms stated that the government has ordered hospitals to provide treatment to the injured children without requiring documents or payment to ensure they receive care quickly.
The state government blamed the accident on the school’s “weak structure” and its location near the riverbank. They have ordered an inspection of all schools with old and crumbling buildings. After reviewing the investigation report, the government may take action to close these schools.
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