A 3-storey building has reportedly collapsed at Ibadan Street in Ebute Meta of Lagos Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State.
Many persons were said to be trapped in the building that collapsed around 9:30pm on Sunday.
Meanwhile, men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and Lagos State Emergency Management Agency are already at the scene, rescuing victims.
Also, at the scene are the officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) and the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) are currently at the scene of the accident.
About nine residents have taking out of the rubbles, according to a fire service official.
The official said: “An alert of a collapsed of a three storey building by 32 Ibadan Street, Ebute Meta was received at 21:48 hours, Sunday with Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service already at the scene. Search and rescue ongoing with updates to follow, please.”
A video of the incident shared on social media, shows a large crowd in front of the collapsed building.