– The balcony of a building in Mile-12 has collapsed
– One person has been feared dead
– Rescue operations are ongoing
Emerging reports suggest that one person has been killed following the collapse of the balcony of a story building at No 9 Alli Close – Mile-12
Daily Post reports that the building partially collapsed at about 8.45 am on Saturday, March 19.
Mile-12 building collapse
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According to investigation and assessment conducted by the LASEMA’s emergency response team, the building had shown sign of distress as some portion of the balcony was caving in.
LASEMA’s spokesman, Kehinde Adebayo, told newsmen that full scale investigation as to the actual cause would be carried out by relevant government agencies.
He said a 47-year-old woman sustained bodily injury and died on her way to the hospital, and no other casualty was recorded.
“The occupant of the 16 rooms building have been evacuated and the building condoned off for safety.
“Agencies on ground include LASEMA ERT and Lagos State Fire Service and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Alapere division and the LASAMBUS.”
The LASEMA General Manager, Mr Michael Akindele advised the public to urgently report cases of building with defects and other emergencies in the state for appropriate action.
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