A 40-year-old woman, identified as Patience Moore, is feared dead or critically injured after a kitchen structure collapsed on her on Wednesday morning in Manniah Town, Rivercess County.
According to eyewitnesses who spoke to Verity News, the kitchen appeared to be in normal condition prior to the incident, with no visible signs suggesting that the structure was weak, damaged, or unsafe for use.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday, June 24, at approximately 10:00 a.m., when Patience Moore was reportedly the only person inside the kitchen carrying out her routine activities. Witnesses said the structure suddenly gave way and collapsed without warning, trapping her beneath the debris.
Residents and nearby community members quickly rushed to the scene after hearing distress calls. Rescue efforts began immediately, with community members working together to remove the fallen materials and pull Moore from under the collapsed structure.
After she was rescued, Patience Moore was swiftly transported to Gbediah Referral Hospital, where she is currently receiving urgent medical treatment.
Medical authorities have not yet released an official update regarding her condition, while family members and residents remain deeply concerned.
Meanwhile, the exact cause of the collapse remains unknown. Authorities of the Liberia National Police have reportedly launched an investigation to determine what may have led to the sudden collapse.
