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- 28 February, 2024
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A shopping plaza under construction in Nigeria's southeastern Anambra state collapsed late on Monday, killing at least six people, with others feared trapped in the rubble, the emergency agency said, Report informs via Reuters.
The building, with more than 120 shops, collapsed in the city of Onitsha, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Tuesday.
"Some of the rescued persons have been taken to different hospitals in Onitsha for treatment," NEMA said.
A search was under way for other survivors, it said.
Building collapses are frequent in Africa's biggest economy and top oil producer due to lax regulations and often substandard construction materials.
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Nigeriyada ticarət mərkəzinin çökməsi nəticəsində 6 nəfər ölüb
В Нигерии при обрушении торгового центра погибли шесть человек
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