Scores trapped as 7 storey building collapses in Lagos (VIDEO)

An unconfirmed number of people have been reportedly trapped in a seven-storey building collapse in Lagos on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

The structure involved was under construction and is located on Banana Island.

Emergency responders have been mobilised to the scene as several onsite workers were trapped in the rubble.

The Lagos Territorial Head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident in a brief update Wednesday evening.

Seven-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos

A seven-storey building under construction has collapsed in Banana Island, Ikoyi area of Lagos State.

The incident happened on Wednesday around past 3 pm. pic.twitter.com/6Ncr8gX4Pt

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