A two-story building collapsed on Modupeola Street in Mangoro, Alimosho, Lagos State, on Wednesday, resulting in six rescues.
Around 6 p.m., the collapse occurred, and the cause has not yet been determined.
Gbenga Omotoso, the commissioner for information for Lagos, confirmed the development in a statement posted on X (previously Twitter).
Omotoso reported that a two-story structure had collapsed at the Lagos State intersection of Modupeola Street, Mangoro bus stop, and Alimosho.
He continued, “It was not immediately known the cause of the incident, which occurred around 6 p.m..”
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Five rescued victims were taken and treated at a nearby private hospital.
The victim, who was a fractured and bruised, was transported to LASUTH Surgical Emergency by LASAMBUS.
Omotoso claimed that after the patient was admitted for further care, he was declared to be in a stable condition. Additionally, he added that the victim, 44, lives at 10 Olabode Street in Alimosho.
According to him, authorities have already opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Authority led the rush of emergency personnel to the location.
Source: Channels TV
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