| From internet news:WARRI, Nigeria — Mortuaries overflowed with bodies Sunday from a church collapse in southern Nigeria that killed at least 160 people, and worshippers said construction of the building had been rushed.Hundreds had been inside the Reigners Bible Church International in the city of Uyo on Saturday for the consecration of founder Akan Weeks as its bishop when the metal girders fell and the corrugated iron roof caved in.Screaming survivors streamed out amid cries from the injured inside.There were trapped bodies, parts of bodies, blood all over the place and people's handbags and shoes scattered, said computer analyst Ukeme Eyibio.Officials feared the death toll could rise....... When I read this I think of construction companies skating by logic and ignoring stress and load regulations.My prayers are with the families who were only there to worship God. I cannot imagine the horror of knowing a church is collapsing over and around me.At times as a builder I became upset at building inspectors and requirements, but with reports like this I am glad for stringent requirements in the USA. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/ |