Metro
BREAKING: 5 rescued many feared dead as fresh building collapse occurs in Lagos
By Ezurike Ugochukwu
There appears slim hope of no death casualties as rescue operations are ongoing at a story building under construction that collapsed on Wednesday at Flour Mill Estate in the Magbon area of Badagry in Lagos.
Five persons have been rescued so far as the rescue operations at the site is underway, even as efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining trapped victims.
Adeseye
In a statement, Margaret Adeseye, Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the tragedy.
Adeseye said four persons have been rescued while an operation is underway to pull out those trapped.
The official confirmed that the victims are mainly construction workers.
They sustained varying degrees of injury but are in stable condition at nearby hospitals where they were rushed to.
“Four adults male have been recovered (unconscious) thus far.
“Nigeria Police, Morogbo Division and community dwellers are complimenting rescue efforts”, the statement added.
The latest incident occurred two weeks after the Ikoyi building collapse which killed 45 people.
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