A portion of UNICEM Hospital in Calabar, Cross River State, reportedly collapsed after a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall.
A video circulating online shows the aftermath of the incident, with parts of the hospital structure visibly damaged.
The landslide is believed to have destabilised the ground around the facility, leading to the collapse.
Details on possible casualties, the extent of the damage and whether patients or hospital workers were inside the affected section were not immediately available.
Authorities are expected to assess the site and determine the structural integrity of the remaining portions of the facility.
The incident has also raised concerns about the impact of heavy rainfall, erosion and landslides on buildings and infrastructure in vulnerable areas of Calabar.
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