Six Construction workers trapped inside seven-storey collapsed building in Lagos

Six Construction workers trapped inside seven-storey collapsed building in Lagos

At least six construction workers have been trapped in an uncompleted seven-storey building which collapsed in Lagos State.

The incident occurred at Oba Idowu Oniru Street by Avi Maria hospital close to sand field bus stop in the Lekki area of the state.

 

 

According to the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, “Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, an uncompleted 7-story building undergoing construction was found to have collapsed.

“No injury was sustained however about six people are reported to be trapped under the rubbles of the collapsed structure.”

 

 

 

As of press time, rescue operation was still ongoing to save the trapped victims.