Hospital in Nigeria collapses into a ravine after downpours - VIDEO

In the city of Calabar (Cross River State, Nigeria), the UNICEM hospital completely collapsed after torrential rains triggered a landslide and washed away the building's foundation.

According to local residents, staff and patients managed to evacuate in advance after noticing signs of the impending disaster.

According to the source, severe soil erosion caused the ground beneath the medical facility to give way, leaving the structure in a critical condition. The affected UNICEM hospital is an important medical center serving employees and local residents of Calabar.

The government of Cross River State has not yet issued an official statement regarding the collapse.

An assessment of the damage and restoration of the region's medical infrastructure are expected in the near future.