Tank scaffolding of a two-story building has collapsed on a bungalow in the Bariga area of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, killing two children.
Gatekeepers News reports that Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) while confirming the death of the children said the building is located on Adeleye Street, Ladi Lak.
LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu added that some adults sustained injuries in the incident.
Oke-Osanyintolu said the three adult males who were injured in the accident have been taken to hospitals for treatment.
The statement read, “The Agency activated its response to the above incident and upon arrival at the incident scene, discovered that the tank scaffolding of a two-storey building collapsed on a bungalow beside it and affected two rooms.
“Unfortunately 2 children died from the impact. 3 adult males sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.
“The Agency’s response team alongside Lagos State Fire and LASBCA are responders at the incident scene.”
