One person has been confirmed dead while four others sustained various degrees of injuries from the rubbles of a collapsed two-storey building under construction in Lagos State.
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement said the cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, adding that further investigation will be carried out.
The incident occurred at Northern Vulture Estate at the Chevron Drive area of the state.
The rescued victims have been transported to the hospital for medical attention.
Oke Osanyintolu said, “On arrival of the Agency’s Response Team at the incident scene, it was discovered that a two (2) storey building under construction was found to have collapsed at aforementioned location.
“The immediate cause of of the incident is unknown and further investigation will be conducted.
“Unfortunately, an adult male was confirmed dead by the LASAMBUS officials and four (4) adult males were seriously injured and have been transported to hospital.
“The Agency alongside other common stakeholders were able to rescue the victims while the Agency’s heavy-duty equipment has been dispatched. Search and rescue operation ongoing.”