A two-storey building under construction collapsed in Fadeyi, Lagos, killing one worker and leaving three others rescued alive as search operations continue for possible survivors.
Building Under Construction Collapses In Lagos, One Worker K!ll£d, Three Others Saved
One construction worker was K!ll£d and three others were rescued alive after a two-storey building still under construction collapsed in the Fadeyi area of Lagos on Thursday, October 23.
LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the development.
He said the agency received an emergency call at about 12:10 a.m. and immediately deployed its Cobra Response Team from Onipanu Base to the scene.
According to him, the team got to the location at 12:12 a.m. and discovered the building had caved in with workers feared trapped.
He added that rescue teams heard groaning sounds from beneath the rubble, suggesting some persons were still alive.
An excavator was deployed to assist in the operation, while search efforts continue to determine if more persons are trapped.
The three rescued victims were given first aid by LASEMA paramedics and LASAMBUS officials before being moved to hospital.
