Nigeria Tragic Collapse: Four-Storey Building at Abuja's Westbrook Hotel Falls, Many Trapped

A four-story building at Westbrook Hotel, Garki, Abuja, collapsed on July 1, trapping many. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with several individuals pulled from the debris and taken to the hospital.

A four-story building attached to the Westbrook Hotel in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory collapsed on Monday night, July 1. The incident left many people believed to be trapped in the rubble, prompting immediate rescue efforts. Eyewitnesses reported that several individuals were pulled from the debris and rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Videos from the scene show the chaotic aftermath of the collapse, with rescue workers and bystanders frantically searching for survivors. The collapse of such a large structure has raised concerns about building safety and construction standards in the area.

Local authorities have not yet confirmed the number of casualties or the cause of the collapse. The site remains cordoned off as emergency services continue their search and rescue operations.

As investigations continue, the priority remains on rescuing those still trapped and providing medical assistance to the injured. The authorities have urged the public to stay away from the area to allow emergency services to work unhindered.