Preliminary findings indicate that the collapsed structure was an extension of the main church building and had reached the fourth floor at the time of the incident.
At least 22 people have been rescued following the collapse of a building under construction at Holy City Church, Brother Ronnies Ministries, in Bwerenga, Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District.
Police said rescue operations were ongoing on Monday evening as emergency teams worked to establish whether more people remained trapped beneath the rubble.
In a statement shared by police spokesperson Rachael Kawala, the rescued victims were being evacuated to Entebbe Grade B Hospital for medical attention.
“Rescue operations are ongoing, with approximately 22 people rescued so far and being evacuated to Entebbe Grade B hospital facilities for medical attention,” Kawala said.
She added that police were still working to establish whether anyone remained trapped beneath the debris.
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Preliminary findings indicate that the collapsed structure was an extension of the main church building and had reached the fourth floor at the time of the incident.
The cause of the collapse had not been established by the time of publication, with police saying investigations were ongoing.
The incident raises questions about construction safety and the structural integrity of buildings under development, although investigators are yet to determine what led to the collapse.
Police are expected to provide further details as rescue operations continue and more information becomes available.
