A three storey building collapsed on Wednesday morning on Swamp Street,Lagos Island leaving several residents trapped under the rubbl...
A three storey building collapsed on Wednesday morning on Swamp Street,Lagos Island leaving several residents trapped under the rubble.
Reports have it seven occupants have been rescued and rushed to Sura Health Centre on the Island for treatment while emergency agents continue their efforts to evacuate those that are still trapped in the rubble .
According to an eye witness report, several people are trapped inside the collapsed building.
The building, which is located on Odun Ifa street by No. 100, Adeniji Adele street, collapsed this morning.
An eyewitness, Ajayi Timi, said that “we heard the sound of the collapsed building and I had to rush out as a licenced Red Cross officer.
“We had to mobilise so many rescue officials to come and assist. The LASEMA, State Red Cross, Area Commander of the Police and Fire Brigade, were all contacted”, he said.
He complained of Nigeria’s slow response to emergencies.
