One person has been confirmed dead after a one-storey building collapsed in the Fadeyi area of Lagos State, prompting an emergency response as authorities work to determine whether more people are trapped beneath the rubble.
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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident, stating that the cause of the collapse had yet to be established.
According to the agency, emergency responders are carrying out search and rescue operations at the scene to determine the number of workers who may have been trapped inside the collapsed structure.
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LASEMA said responders had commenced a coordinated search of the site, with efforts focused on locating and rescuing anyone trapped beneath the debris.
The agency also confirmed that it was managing the scene to ensure the operation proceeded effectively, with several emergency and security agencies working together.
Those involved in the response include LRU paramedics, the Lagos State Fire Service, LASASA and the Alabama Division of the Nigeria Police Force, as identified in the statement.