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'Scores dead' in Nigerian church collapse Nigeria Uyo: 'Scores dead' in church collapse
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A church roof has collapsed in Uyo, Nigeria, killing at least 60 people attending the ordination of a bishop, reports say. A church roof has collapsed in Uyo, southern Nigeria, killing at least 60 people attending the ordination of a bishop, reports say.
Hundreds of people were inside the Reigners Bible Church including the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel, when the roof collapsed, Nigerian media report.Hundreds of people were inside the Reigners Bible Church including the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel, when the roof collapsed, Nigerian media report.
Mr Emmanuel was rushed to safety by his security guards. Mr Emmanuel was said to be unhurt.
Pictures from the scene show collapsed metal girders and corrugated iron. The church was still under construction and workers had rushed to complete it for the ordination, witnesses said.
Pictures from the scene show collapsed metal girders and corrugated iron sheeting.
A rescue official quoted by AP news agency said 60 bodies had been recovered but the toll could mount as a crane removes the debris.