Two children have reportedly died, while three adults sustained injuries, following the collapse of a building at Adeleye Street, in Bariga area of Lagos on Sunday.
According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), three adult males also sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.
“The Agency activated its response to the above incident and upon arrival at the incident scene, discovered that the tank scaffolding of a two-storey building collapsed on a bungalow beside it and affected two rooms,” a statement signed by LASEMA chief, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said.
“Unfortunately 2 children died from the impact. 3 adult males sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.
“The Agency’s response team alongside Lagos State Fire and LASBCA are responders at the incident scene”, the statement added.
He however added that rescue operations are still ongoing.