Many trapped as sand pit collapses in Kano

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By Bashir Bello

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A sand pit used for brick-making collapsed on Wednesday morning in Ridawa village, Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State, with several brick workers feared dead.

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The incident was said to have occurred when the men were digging the sand pit for brick-making.

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There are growing fears that several of the trapped workers may have died, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the collapse.

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Rescue efforts have been ongoing for hours, as locals and emergency responders struggle to reach those still buried beneath the rubble.

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However, as of the time of filing this report, some of the victims had yet to be rescued, raising concerns over their chances of survival.

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When contacted on the development, the spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif, said the fire service was not formally informed about the incident.

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Meanwhile, the member representing Ghari and Tsanyawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sani Bala, said about 10 persons were believed to be trapped underground.

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He called for urgent intervention, including the provision of a rescue vehicle to aid efforts in evacuating the victims and preventing loss of lives.

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