Three rescued as building collapses in Lagos
Emergency responders have rescued three persons from a two-storey building that collapsed on Sunday afternoon at Mushin area of Lagos State.
The coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, Lagos territorial office, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the development to journalists in Lagos.
Mr Farinloye said the two-storey building under construction at Ishaga Road opposite Central Mosque, Idi Araba, Mushin, collapsed around 3:50 p.m.
He added that the three rescued were taken to the hospital for medical care.
“Search and rescue operations continue,” Mr Farinloye said.
(NAN)
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