One dies as two-storey building collapses in Lagos

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Photo: NAN

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By Olasunkanmi Akoni

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LAGOS — Tragedy struck in Lagos on Thursday when a two-storey building undergoing manual demolition partially collapsed in Aboru, Alimosho Local Government Area, leaving one person dead and two others rescued.

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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the incident, said the building collapsed around midnight at No. 42 Governors Road, Aboru, in the Alimosho area of the state.

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According to the agency, its emergency response team arrived at the scene after receiving a distress call and found workers trapped beneath the rubble.

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Two adult males were rescued and given first aid before being taken to a nearby health facility for further medical attention.

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Another adult male was recovered dead from beneath the collapsed structure.

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As of press time, LASEMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) were at the scene conducting recovery operations.

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The agency urged residents and developers to comply with building regulations and engage certified professionals for demolition and construction activities.

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