12 people sustain injuries as building collapses in Lagos.

12 people sustain injuries as building collapses in Lagos.

June 27,2019

- Twelve people have sustained injuries after a three-storey building collapsed in Fagba area of Lagos state on Wednesday night, June 26

- The storey-building was said to be under construction when it collapse and trapped many people in the rubble

- The incident was confirmed by the general manager of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu

No less than twelve people have been said to have sustained injuries after a three-storey building that was under construction collapsed in Fagba area of Lagos state on Wednesday night, June 26.

The Cable reports that the collapsed building left many people trapped in the rubble.

He said there were no mortalities recorded, adding that the victims of the incident are currently undergoing treatment.

Oke-Osanyintolu said: “This is just to inform you that a three story building collapsed at K Farm, Fagba, Off Iju Road.

“It was a building under construction, and people occupying the building have been evacuated and the injured are responding to treatment.

“No mortalities recorded. All the key stakeholders that are important in managing disaster in Lagos are on ground.

“However the building will be pulled to ground zero for safety of the people living in the area.

“All the buildings adjacent or beside the collapsed building will be subjected to solid material testing, for your information.”

The distressed two-storey building is located at No 35, Adesanya street, off Ayoni Bus stop in the Mafoluku area of Oshodi.

The incident occurred exactly at 9.45 a.m and caused panic among residents, as people still live in and around similar buildings already marked for demolition.


Location: Lagos, Nigeria

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