A 5-storey building under construction has collapsed, injuring at least 7 people.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The collapsed building is located adjacent a new generation bank at Awosika area in Ibadan North local government area of Oyo State.
The 7 injured persons who were rescued by people in the neighborhood and passersby from the rubble of the building were taken to the University College Hospital, Ibadan for treatment.
An eyewitness account disclosed to The Punch that the incident occurred around 5:30 am.
The men of State Fire Service, Federal Road Safety Commission, and other security agencies have deployed to the scene to minimize casualty rates
It is not yet certain, at the time of this report if the accident claimed any life besides those that were critically injured.
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