Several people were injured in a building collapse along the Adeniji Adele Road in Lagos Island on Thursday.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident on its verified X handle.
It added that the victims trapped under the rubble were rescued and immediately taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention.
“There is a report of an overnight collapsed building along Adeniji Adele road, at Isale Eko. LASTMA personnel, other emergency responders and Men of Nigerian Police Force are all on ground.
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“Traffic flow is currently not affected along the corridor as our personnel are firmly at the location for traffic monitoring. Victims rescued from the building have been taken to the hospital for treatment.
“Our officials have diverted traffic from Zenith back through Oba’s Palace to make use of Enu Owa to their various destinations.”