Man trapped as a building under construction collapsed in Lagos
18 January 2020 |
8:14 am
An unidentified man has been trapped under the rubble of an uncompleted three-storey building, which collapsed at 12 Alasepe Street, off Community Road, Ago Palace Way, Okota in Lagos State. Personnel of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) are on the ground to rescue those trapped under the rubble.
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