A two-storey building under manual demolition partially collapses in Aboru, Lagos State, killing one person and injuring two others. The incident happens in the early hours of Thursday at No. 42, Governors Road, in the Alimosho area.
Lagos emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), respond to the scene and begin search and rescue operations after reports of workers being trapped under rubble. All outlets describe the collapse as occurring during active demolition work.
While the reports broadly agree on the casualty figures and the location, they differ slightly in emphasis. One outlet notes one death and two injuries, another describes two people rescued alive alongside the fatality, and others focus on the emergency agency’s arrival and immediate rescue efforts.
The incident highlights the risks associated with demolition activities, as emergency teams continue rescue operations at the site.
