Two children have died in a building collapsed in Adeleye Street, Lady Lark, Bariga area of Lagos State.
Three adults sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident that occurred on Sunday night.
The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu who confirmed the unfortunately incident, said that rescue is ongoing at the scene of the incident
“Situation report: Collapsed building at Adeleye Street Ladylak, Bariga.
“The Agency activated its response to the above incident and upon arrival at the incident scene, discovered that the tank scaffolding of a two-story building collapsed on a bungalow beside it and affected two rooms.
“Unfortunately two children died from the impact. Three 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. Rescue operation ongoing,” he said.
