At least seven people have been feared dead including a pregnant woman following a building collapse in Calabar as a result of the heavy down pour at Edem Otop, in Calabar Municipality in Cross River state, which lasted for several hours.

Nine persons, including a six-month old baby, were in the building when the incident occurred.

Six bodies were recovered dead and the other three, including the baby, were rescued alive with several degrees of injuries. The survivors are receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Calabar.