collapses

26 Jan

Photos: Steel bridge connecting Juapong to Adidome Tagazi collapses

Evans ManassehNewsAdidome Tagazi, collapses, Juapong, Steel bridge

A steel bridge at Saikope-Mepe, in the North Tongu District, along Juapong-Adidome road has collapsed under the weight of a heavy-duty truck. The trailer, fully loaded with salt believed to be over the recommended maximum weight of 25 tonnes, was crossing the bridge spanning over the Aklakpa River late in the night on Thursday (January 25) when the structure crumbled. The driver and the mate escaped unhurt. The North Tongu District Chief Executive (DCE), Divine Osborn Kwadzo Fenu, briefing Graphic Online in the district capital, Battor on Friday (January 26), after visiting the accident scene said there was now an urgent…

24 Aug

BREAKING: Scores feared dead, others trapped as multi-story building collapses

Evans ManassehNewsBREAKING: Scores feared dead, collapses, others trapped as multi-storey building

Unspecified number of persons have been reportedly killed following the collapse of a multi-story building in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Information gathered says the incident occurred on Wednesday night due to heavy downpour. The building is located at the ever-busy Lagos Street, Garki village, Garki II district of Abuja. Details of the incident are still sketchy as at press time. However, Ikharo Attah, a former aide to the immediate past Minister of the FCT, who confirmed the development in a post on his Facebook page, said rescue operation is currently ongoing. He confirmed that at least seven persons…