Calamity hit Lagos State again as yet another storey building collapses in Flour Mills Estate, Magbon in the Badagry area and leaves many trapped under the rubbles.
The latest incident was published on Facebook in a statement signed by the Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye.
LSFRS said that 5 people were rescued by about 6:00pm Wednesday from the storey building who was under construction. .
The agency added that 4 of others were pulled out unconscious as residents, emergency workers and police officers help recover more more.
The statement further adds that those that have been rescued were taken to the hospital for medical attention.
The statement by Lagos State Fire Service
Emergency Alert !
There has been a reported case of a storey building collapse at Sunny Filled, Flour Mills, Estate, Magbon, Badagry, Lagos.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Badagry Station had rescued 5 (five) victims from the under-construction building while concerted efforts are ongoing to rescue remaining trapped victims.
The victims which are mainly construction workers are however rescued with varying degrees of injury but in stable condition and been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. However, 4 (four) adults male have been recovered (unconscious) thus far as the Nigerian Police, Morogbo Division and the Community dwellers are complimenting the efforts of the the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.
Mrs Margaret Adeseye Director
Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service 17th November, 2021
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