Tragic school building in Nigeria: rescue workers are still looking for survivors

Tragic school building in Nigeria: rescue workers are still looking for survivors

City of Jos excited: School building collapse shocked the community

A tragic event shakes the residents of Jos, a city in Nigeria after a two -story school building collapsed during class. Rescue teams work tirelessly to find survivors among the ruins. So far, 73 people have been saved, while at least 22 people, mainly pupils, were killed.

The exact number of victims remains unclear for the time being, which increases grief and concern in the community. As a sign of recognition for the deceased, the government of the state of Plateau ordered a three -day mourning period and initiated the closure of the affected school.

more than 200 injuries receive medical help

over 200 injuries were brought to hospitals with various injuries, with the rescue teams still looking for a child and a teacher. In the middle of the tragedy, 132 injuries were saved in the evening. The accident occurred in the Saint Academy Secondary School, where there were around 200 students at the time of the collapse.

The collapse of the building is attributed to the continued rainfall in the region, which probably weakened the structure. The authorities have announced an investigation of the causes to prevent similar disasters in the future.

authorities plan investigations into the causes

In recent years, Nigeria has experienced several fatal buildings that are due to poor construction, inferior materials and corruption. This event underlines the urgent need for effective building standards and high -quality materials to ensure the safety of citizens.

The Jos community mourns the loss of the losses and hopes that right -wing examinations will be responsible for those responsible. This incident will continue to focus on the importance of building regulations and security measures for both school buildings and public structures.

- Nag