Tragedy In Jos As School Building Collapses Killing Many, Injuring Scores.

A secondary school building has collapsed in Plateau States killing at least 12 persons and leaving dozens of others injured.

Channels Television reports that the incident occurred while the school was in session.

The number of casualties has not been ascertained as rescue operations are ongoing. The collapse trapped more than 70 pupils, witnesses said, transforming a peaceful educational environment into a scene of chaos.

Panicked and desperate residents quickly descended on the scene to provide help as screams for help rent the air. They were joined by emergency workers to battle the rubble to rescue those trapped underneath.

So far, 12 people have been pulled out dead while dozens of others injured in the collapse have been rushed to nearby hospitals.