{"id":1767,"date":"2024-07-12T11:14:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T11:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=1767"},"modified":"2024-07-14T11:15:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T11:15:36","slug":"jos-school-building-collapse-now-have-death-toll-22132-injured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2024\/07\/12\/jos-school-building-collapse-now-have-death-toll-22132-injured\/","title":{"rendered":"Jos School Building Collapse Now Have Death Toll 22,132 Injured"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Plateau government<\/a> says 22 people died and 132 were injured in the collapsed building of Saints Academy in Jos, the state capital.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Friday, the two-storey school building, which is located in the Busa Buji community of Jos north LGA, collapsed while students and teachers were in classes for the third term examination.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the scene of the incident, Musa Ashoms, Plateau commissioner for information and communication, said the school had a population of about 400, adding that the section that collapsed was accommodating 200 students.<\/p>\n

The commissioner said the collapsed school building was built on a waterlogged area, which did not meet construction standards.<\/ins><\/p>\n

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Providing an update on the incident, Ashoms, in a statement, said the incident recorded 154 casualties, out of which 22 have lost their lives.<\/div>\n

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The Plateau commissioner said 132 victims are currently receiving medical treatment at various hospitals in the state.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe collapse resulted in 154 fatalities and injuries. Emergency responders are currently at the scene conducting search and rescue operations,\u201d the commissioner said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs of 6:00 pm, 154 people have been rescued from the debris. Sadly, 22 individuals have been confirmed deceased. Injured students and staff are receiving medical treatment at various hospitals across Jos.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Plateau state government activated emergency response protocols immediately upon notification of the incident.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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