The Guardian Nigeria reported Wednesday that a three-storey building collapsed in the Itafaji area of Lagos, adding that over 100 people are trapped under the debris, while several pupils had been sent to a hospital. According to the outlet, at least 5 children have been found dead at the site.
A local news station Channels TV also stated that the primary school was located on the top floor of the building.
— Tragedy in Lagos island, as narrated by — @Akanni_Ak6 pic.twitter.com/Aewmif0fhE
— SubDeliveryZone (@SubDeliveryZone) 13 марта 2019 г.
AFP reported, citing a rescue team, that at least 10 children are trapped under the debris, while the Nigerian Tribune newspaper reported that 19 people, including seven children, have been rescued from the collapsed building.
School building collapsed in the early hour of today in Lafiaji Lagos island. Some of the students are already been saved, some are feared dead and the others are still trapped. pic.twitter.com/50sm80569s
— BVITY (@BVITYMediaGroup) 13 марта 2019 г.
There are no official statements so far explaining what exactly caused the collapse.
