Many Feared Trapped as Three-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos
[Updated] 9 rescued as three-storey building collapses in Lagos
So far, nine persons have been rescued from the rubble of the building that collapsed in the early hours of today at Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State.
It was gathered that the old building was partially occupied. There were no occupants on the three floors, while the ground floor housed an eatery called Equal Right Restaurant.
As at 2 p.m., men of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, as well as Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, were on ground trying to rescue victims.
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The survivors, all males, have been rushed to a hospital for immediate treatment.
Meanwhile, the cause of the collapse was yet to be ascertained at press time.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the number of the recued victims. She said there could be other trapped victims as rescue operation continues.
According to Adeseye, through the service spokesman, Skahiru, Amodu: “We have a three-storey building
“It collapsed in Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos, with occupants trapped, and some feared dead.”
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