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A three-storey building has collapsed along Adeniji Adele Road in Lagos Island.
At least four occupants were rescued from the rubble and rushed to the hospital shortly after the incident occurred on Thursday
In the early hours of Thursday, a tragic incident occurred along Adeniji Adele Road in the Isale Eko area of Lagos Island, where a residential building collapsed, leading to the hospitalization of several individuals. The collapse, which happened overnight, immediately triggered an emergency response from multiple rescue agencies including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Nigerian Police, and other relevant emergency units.
Upon arrival, the rescue teams swiftly coordinated efforts to evacuate the trapped victims. Some residents were pulled from the rubble and rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The exact number of injured individuals has not been officially confirmed, but eyewitness accounts suggest that multiple people were affected.
Despite the gravity of the situation, traffic flow around the affected area was not significantly disrupted, largely due to the prompt intervention by LASTMA officers who managed and redirected movement around the site. Local authorities have yet to provide a full account of the cause of the collapse, although preliminary assumptions point to possible structural failure—an issue that has plagued many older buildings in densely populated parts of Lagos.
This incident underscores the recurring concerns over building safety and maintenance in Lagos, particularly in historic areas like Isale Eko. As rescue operations continue, officials are expected to conduct thorough investigations and possibly inspect neighboring structures to prevent future occurrences.
The community remains on edge as emergency efforts proceed and families await news of their loved ones who may still be trapped or recovering in hospitals.
