A school building housing Saint Academy in Busa Buji community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has collapsed, trapping many students inside. The incident occurred around 11 am on Friday while the students were writing exams.
Witnesses reported that the building caved in, leaving students trapped and prompting a rescue operation. Parents of the students have arrived at the scene, distraught and wailing uncontrollably.
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Security personnel, including soldiers and police, have arrived at the scene to assist in the rescue efforts. However, a truck en route to the scene got stuck in the mud, hindering the rescue operation.
Reports indicate that some of the trapped students may have lost their lives, but this has not been independently verified. Some injured students have been transported to the hospital for treatment.
The collapsed section of the school housed classes for SS1, SS2, and SS3 students. The incident has caused widespread distress, and rescue efforts are ongoing to save the trapped students.
Source: Legit.ng
