Two children have died and three male adults sustained injuries in a Lagos building collapse on Sunday night.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that the building collapsed on Adeleye Street, Ladilak, Bariga area of Lagos State.
In a situation report, Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu stated that the tank scaffolding of a two-story building collapsed on a bungalow beside it and affected two rooms
“Situation report: Collapsed building at Adeleye Street Ladylak, Bariga.
“The Agency activated its response to the above incident and upon arrival at the incident scene, discovered that the tank scaffolding of a two-story building collapsed on a bungalow beside it and affected two rooms.
“Unfortunately two children died from the impact. Three adult males sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.
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“The Agency’s response team alongside Lagos State Fire and LASBCA are responders at the incident scene. Rescue operation ongoing,” he said.