Two people have been confirmed dead after a building collapsed on Mellon Street in the Kissy area, following a heavy downpour in the early hours of Thursday, October 24, 2024.

The structure gave way under the pressure of the torrential rain, leading to the fatal incident.

Local residents have launched a search effort for additional bodies feared to be trapped under the rubble.

The intense rainfall has caused widespread flooding and destruction across Freetown, resulting in significant damage to properties.

Authorities are assessing the extent of the disaster as rescue operations continue.