One dead, others trapped as building collapses in Ondo

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One person has been confirmed dead following a building collapse in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

The affected storey building located along Fanibi Junction within Akure metropolis collapsed while the occupants were fast asleep.

A body of a woman was retrieved from the debris while members of her family were said to be trapped.

According to reports residents within the area trooped to the scene to help in the rescue operation.