Multiple Injuries As Another Building Collapses in Lagos

Multiple Injuries As Another Building Collapses in Lagos

A building collapsed overnight along Adeniji Adele Road in Isale Eko, Lagos Island, leaving multiple individuals injured and hospitalized.

Emergency responders, including officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Nigerian Police, and other rescue agencies, swiftly arrived at the scene during the early hours of Thursday.

According to LASTMA’s verified X account, several victims were rescued from the rubble and rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical treatment.

“There is a report of an overnight collapsed building along Adeniji Adele road, at Isale Eko. LASTMA personnel, other emergency responders and Men of Nigerian Police Force are all onground. Traffic flow is currently not affected along the corridor as our personnel are firmly at the location for traffic monitoring. Victims rescued from the building have been taken to the hospital for treatment,” LASTMA said.

Though the exact number of casualties has not been confirmed, officials remain at the scene as search and rescue efforts continue.

To ease movement around the affected area, LASTMA said traffic was being redirected.

“Our officials have diverted traffic from Zenith back through Oba’s Palace to make use of Enu Owa to their various destinations,” the agency added.

The cause of the collapse has yet to be officially stated, but structural failures and aging buildings are common concerns in the area.

The building site remains cordoned off, and emergency responders continue operations as of the time of filing this report.

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