Metro
Construction worker rescued after partial building collapse in Abuja
A construction worker was successfully rescued on Saturday after a section of a building under construction partially collapsed in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
The incident occurred at a construction site in the Central Business District, beside Taj Bank, around 3:30 pm.
The worker was among those involved in the casting process on the first floor when the entire cast collapsed on him.
He was trapped under the debris and had to be extricated using equipment from the FCT Emergency Management Agency and the construction company’s excavator.
The rescued worker was transported to the Trauma Centre of the National Hospital, Abuja, for treatment.
FEMA’s Acting Director General, Mohammed Ibrahim Sabo, who was personally at the scene, urged developers to adhere to building codes and prioritize the safety of their workers and future occupants of buildings.
“The victim has been rescued and taken to the Trauma Centre of the National Hospital, Abuja.
“The Search and Rescue team of the FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that the incident occurred at about 3.30 pm.
“The report stated that FEMA was alerted around 4 pm. after the construction workers unsuccessfully tried to rescue their trapped colleague to no avail.
“The team from FEMA and the FCT Fire service were able to rescue the trapped man with the aid of extrication equipment and the construction company’s excavator,” he said
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