A church in the city of Uyo, southern Nigeria, yesterday suddenly collapsed amid large praying worshipers, killing at least 160 people dead.
Accident scene. Photo: Twitter
The accident happened in the church in the city Reigners Bible Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital, according to AP. Hundreds of people present inside the church when the last metal girder ceiling collapsed section, fell on the believers.
According to a source, but the church is in the process of construction but still open to welcome parishioners.
Air confusion, panic covering accident scene with a lot of hours crying, screaming. "Blood strewn around. Bags, shoes lying on the ground," the witness said Ukeme Eyibio.
Eyibio car parked outside the complex to talk on the phone when he heard a loud bang like a bomb. When he looked up, the church is gone. Eyibio and three others pulled 10 wounded victims from the debris on the edge of the church.
Doctors at the Medical College hospital or morgue Uyo to their already overloaded. Authorities fear the death toll may continue to rise.
Local government representatives said authorities opened an investigation to determine whether the project complies with safety standards or not.
Location city Uyo. Graphics: Aljazeera Thank you for leaving valuable comments
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