Many Feared Trapped As 7-storey Building Collapses ln Lagos

A seven-storey building has collapsed in the Banana Island area of Lagos State on Wednesday, with some people feared trapped.

Prime Business Africa gathered that the building which was still under construction caved in on Wednesday evening.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Lagos, confirmed the incident in a brief statement on Wednesday evening.

“A report of a storey building under construction was just received at Banana Island. Workers trapped. We are mobilising to respond,” the statement reads.

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According to reports, the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development stated only a few people sustained injuries as there was no fatality.

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