No casualties as two-storey building collapses in Lagos
14 October 2024 |
10:30 am
A two-storey building on Amusu Street in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State collapsed early Monday morning, triggering panic among
A two-storey building on Amusu Street in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State collapsed early Monday morning, triggering panic among residents.
Videos circulating online show the structure caving in as people fled for safety.
According to various online reports, no casualties were recorded, as the building had been evacuated before the collapse.
“I can confirm that the incident happened this morning, but there were no casualties. An evacuation took place before the building came down,” the official stated.
Emergency responders arrived swiftly at the scene to assess the situation and prevent further risk.
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