ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A storey-building housing a multi-million naira Supermarket has reportedly collapsed in Delta State, reports have emerged.
The said building is located along West-End, Asaba, the State capital.
Some persons who were rescued from the collapsed building were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Asaba for treatment.
It was gathered that the rescue effort has been intensified at the collapsed building which is directly opposite the popular Emeka Ofor Plaza, near St. Patrick College.
Eyewitness further stated that several bags of rice were offloaded into the top floor of the building earlier in the day.
However, it could not be ascertained what was responsible for its collapse.
The building has an adjoining bar and restaurant which was not affected by the collapse.
The number of casualties could not be ascertained as at the time filling the report.
At the time of filing this report, the efforts were still ongoing, to reach relevant authorities for confirmation of the number of casualties.