School Building Collapse in Jos, Nigeria Kills 22 Students, Injures 132

Jul 12, 2024, 07:11 PM

A tragic incident occurred in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, where a two-storey school building belonging to Saint Academy collapsed on Friday morning. The collapse happened while students were attending classes and taking exams. Emergency services reported that at least 22 students were killed, and more than 100 people were trapped under the rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency responders working to save the trapped students and teachers. At least seven bodies have been pulled from the debris, and 132 people have been injured. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation, but there are reports that the building may have been constructed with substandard materials. The Plateau State Government mentioned that around 200 students were trapped in the collapsed building.