A three-storey building has collapsed
in the Ita-Faaji area of Lagos Island, leaving many children trapped.
The school was said to be on the
last floor.
A witness revealed that the
incident happened around 10am on Wednesday. A floor in the building is being
used as a school and pupils were in their classrooms when the building caved
in.
A resident of the area, Prince
Adams, who alerted our correspondent to the incident on the telephone, said no
fewer than 10 pupils had been removed from the rubble so far.
“It is terrible. Parents are
crying. I can’t withstand the gorry sight,” he added.
Our correspondent heard cries on
the background.
Officials of the Lagos State
Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and other rescue official are currently at
the scene.
Some of the victims have been
taken to the hospital.
More to follow…
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