Two-storey building collapse at Oworonsoki, Lagos


A two-storey building under construction on Sea Beach lane at Oworonsoki, a suburb in Lagos state collapsed today April 24th leaving 4 children and 6 adults with various degrees of injury. Reports say the children were on the site to help with menial jobs when the building gave way.

The 10 victims were immediately rushed to the General Hospital Gbagada where they're all receiving treatment.

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