A two-storey building under construction at Sultan Road in Kano collapsed around 9 a.m. on Friday, leaving four people trapped beneath the rubble.

As of the time of filing this report, three victims had been rescued while efforts were ongoing to save the fourth.

Eyewitnesses said construction workers noticed signs of structural failure while working on the top floor and rushed to safety.

However, four people, including a security guard and a tricycle rider, were caught in the collapse.

Confirming the incident, one of the workers, Shuaibu Yaro, said, “We came to work here and had started taking sand upstairs when the site engineer noticed the signs of collapse. We rushed to safety, but unfortunately three people were in front of the gate and one other person was trapped.

“Three have been rescued, including the security guard and his friend, while one person remains trapped,” Yaro said.

He said those rescued have sustained injuries and were rushed to Sir Muhammadu Sanusi Hospital in Kano for treatment.

As of the time of filing this story, rescue operations are still underway at the site. (Daily Trust)