Seven,Including Pregnant Woman Feared dead In Calabar Collapsed Building.

At least seven people have been feared dead including a pregnant woman following a building collapse in Calabar as a result of the heavy down pour at Edem Otop, in Calabar Municipality in Cross River state, which lasted for several hours. Residents of the area and eye witness accounts stated that, the disaster which occurred on Wednesday night, was as a result of erosion running through into a ravine behind the building.
They also said that lack of drainage system to channel erosion in the community contributed to the problem. Nine persons, including a six-month old baby, were in the building when the incident occurred. Six bodies were recovered dead and the other three, including the baby, were rescued alive with several degrees of injuries. The survivors are receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Calabar. The head of the family, Amos Akaniyene who was outside at the time of the disaster was not available to comment on the issue.

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