*LASEMA Says Collapsed Building Was Still Under Construction…
Four persons are believed to have died on Sunday in Lagos following the collapse of a three Storey building.
The incident which occurred in Lagos Island involving the three storey-building that was still under construction. The tragic incident saw eight persons seriously injured as well.
While confirming the incident, Mr Nosa Okunbor, the designated Spokesperson of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) explained that the cause of the collapse building was still unknown as at press time.
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He said: “Upon arrival at the incident scene, a 3 storey building under construction was discovered to have self-collapsed.
“The cause of collapse is yet to be ascertained, but efforts are presently ongoing by LASEMA and other responders towards salvaging the situation.
“As at 17:40hrs, a total of 8 people (all males) have been extricated alive by the LASEMA Response Team and other Stakeholders, and have been attended and quickly transferred to the hospital by LASEMA Paramedics for further medical attention at Lagos Island General Hospital.
“4 people (3 males and 1 female) have so far been recovered dead and handed over to SEHMU at the incident scene.”
Search and recovery operations are currently ongoing at the collapsed building.
