Death toll now five, Lagos gives update on building collapse in Maryland

The death toll from the building that collapsed in Maryland, Lagos State, has risen to five.

Theeditorial,ng reported earlier that three construction workers died in the incident that occurred at  13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate Maryland around 3am on Thursday (today).

LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, who gave the update, said, said search and rescue operations had been swift.

He added, “Initially, three adult males were recovered dead, two male adults were rescued alive, and one adult male trapped under the rubble was rescued alive by the LASEMA and the Lagos State Fire Service.

“All the six men were site workers. They are receiving pre-hospital care on location while SEHMU has been contacted for the remains of the three fatalities.

“Now, the total number of dead is five, adult males and a total number of five persons rescued and receiving medical treatment.” he said