News
Another building collapses in Lagos Island, many trapped, injured
Barely a week after 20 were killed as a result of a building that collapsed in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State, another one has collapsed.
Early reports indicate that the building, located at 57, Egerton Square, Oke Arin, Lagos Island, collapsed on Monday, March 18, 2019.
According to a report by The Punch, officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency(LASBCA) were demolishing another house beside the building when the incident happened.
Many people are believed to be trapped under the debris that has resulted from the collapse.
A video posted online showed an injured victim being carried away from the scene of the collapse by people in the community.
The Director of the Lagos State Fire Service, Rasaki Musbau, told The Punch that four people, all occupants of the building, have already been rescued.
“Information from our men on the ground at the scene showed that it was a partial collapse. They have removed four persons trapped in the building. They were all rescued alive.
“They have been taken to the hospital for treatment as I speak,” he said.
-
Football4 days agoFrance confirms U-20 Women’s World Cup participation amid FIFA-UEFA rift
-
Business4 days agoNigeria’s external debt service falls 31.5% to $954m in Q1 2026
-
Latest3 days agoNFF denies calling for Infantino’s resignation
-
Featured4 days agoOsun Governorship Election: Adeleke faces tough test as APC, ADC mount challenge
-
Latest3 days agoMessi reportedly faced multiple bomb threats during 2026 World Cup
-
Business3 days agoNNPC faces fresh scrutiny over oil licensing, production claims, transparency
-
Football2 days agoWAFCON 2026: Super Falcons battle South Africa for World Cup play-off spot
-
Business4 days agoNaira at ₦1,360/$: Can the currency’s new stability last?