Many People Trapped As Ochanja Market Building Collapses In Anambra [Video]

Many people are reportedly trapped following the collapse of a building under construction near the Ochanja market in Onitsha, Anambra State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at around 8 pm on Monday, impacting workers still present inside the building.

The structure, intended to function as a market upon completion, caused panic in the vicinity as passersby and residents mobilized to rescue those trapped under the rubble.

As of the latest update on Tuesday, sources near the area have indicated that one person is feared dead, and two others have sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Rescue operations are actively underway, although specific details regarding the number of people trapped remain uncertain.

A video from the scene depicts traders expressing dismay over the incident and making efforts to salvage belongings.

Efforts to confirm the situation with the state police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, have been unsuccessful as he did not respond to inquiries sent to his phone at the time of filing this report.

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo visited the market to assess the extent of the damage and offer support to those affected.

Officials from the Anambra State Physical Planning Board and Material Testing Personnel are expected to visit the site for a thorough evaluation.

Watch the video below:

When we visited the scene of the collapsed building at Ọchanja in Onitsha, Anambra State this morning, we heard some people talking about the poor quality of the building materials used in the construction of the collapsed building, while others say that the materials aren't… pic.twitter.com/Nw3DPen0lu

— Emeka Gift Official (@EmekaGift100) February 27, 2024

Soludo visits Ochanja Market Building Collapse in Onitsha Anambra State pic.twitter.com/NsrMIbMZDT

— Ozii Baba Anieto (@ozii_baba) February 27, 2024

Video: New shops being constructed by Governor Soludo at Ochanja market in Onitsha, Anambra State just collapsed and killed people.

What is really going on with Soludo? pic.twitter.com/uKtbsGyxR1

— Chief Ozo🌠 (@Ozorbig1) February 27, 2024

Tragedy struck!

Ochanja market in Anambra state collapsed and kill so many women in the market in the evening of Monday 26/02/2024. A sad day! @real_IpobDOS @IgboHistoFacts @Igbo_Times1 @iGboDefenceNews @ikuku_ndigbo pic.twitter.com/7J1Yo6TWDj

— Chinasa Nworu (@ChinasaNworu) February 27, 2024

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Many Dead As Building Collapse In Onitsha, Anambra State

It was yet another tragic day for residents of Onitsha as they woke up to a gory news of the collapse of a market building. The people of Onitsha are known for their early rise, as they are business people,… pic.twitter.com/MhLYxTNsMF

— Emeka Gift Official (@EmekaGift100) February 27, 2024

KanyiDaily had also reported how several persons were killed as a two-storey building in the Garki area of Abuja collapsed in the early hours of Thursday.