BREAKING: One dead, three injured as building collapses in Lagos

One person has been confirmed dead, while three others sustained injuries following a building collapse in the Fadeyi area of Lagos State.

The incident occurred on Friday morning at Akinola Street, off Ikorodu Road, with emergency responders launching a search-and-rescue operation amid fears that some workers might still be trapped beneath the rubble.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) disclosed that the cause of the collapse had yet to be ascertained, as rescue teams worked to determine whether additional victims remained trapped in the debris.

The agency said emergency responders had commenced a coordinated operation to locate and evacuate anyone trapped beneath the collapsed structure.

LASEMA also confirmed that it was coordinating the response in collaboration with other emergency and security agencies, including LRU paramedics, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASASA and the Alakara Division of the Nigeria Police Force.

Further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident and the extent of the damage are expected as rescue operations continue.

Details later...