Disaster at Shell New Road

Update on the Devastating Seven-Story Building Collapse at Shell New Road from the National Disaster Management Agency The seven-story structure that has collapsed was owned by Bailor Barrie, a non-resident of Sierra Leone, and reportedly served mixed residential and commercial purposes, as per initial reports and eyewitness accounts. As of now, six people have been rescued from the debris, while eight confirmed fatalities have occurred, comprising three adult males, two adult females, and three children—two girls and one boy—each under five years old. The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has reported that more individuals are still trapped under the rubble, with some of them capable of communicating their locations to the rescuers. In light of the critical nature of the situation, the NDMA, in collaboration with the Freetown City Council (FCC) and several other organizations, has mobilized two private cranes to support ongoing rescue operations. The NDMA and its partners remain committed to these rescue efforts in the hopes of reaching more victims still trapped beneath the collapsed building. For the latest accurate updates, it is recommended to consult trustworthy news outlets.