Construction workers narrowly escape death as two-Storey building collapses

By Sodiq Adelakun

A group of construction workers in Lagos State narrowly escaped death when a two-storey building they were working on suddenly collapsed.

The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the incident in statement on Wednesday.

She stated that all the workers managed to escape unharmed.

The collapse occurred at 17, Olanrewaju Street, Alausa, Ikeja, and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service quickly responded to the scene.

Margaret explained that the collapse was due to the supporting base of the building giving way, but fortunately, no one was trapped.

Building collapses are unfortunately common in Nigeria, often attributed to poor workmanship, substandard materials, and corruption that allows for the bypassing of official oversight.

According to her, Speaking on the incident, Margaret said: “There has been a partial 2nd decking collapse of a two story building under construction having its supporting base give way.

“Eventually, the crew was able to rescue the situation and forestall a secondary incident as no one was trapped and all the construction workers on site escaped unhurt.”