Nigeria: 6 dead, 100 feared missing in high-rise building collapse

Search and rescue effort had been launched for survivors.

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By Reuters

Published: Tue 2 Nov 2021, 8:58 AM

Last updated: Tue 2 Nov 2021, 8:59 AM

At least six people have died in Nigeria's commercial capital of Lagos after the collapse of a high-rise building that was under construction, the state emergency services chief said on Tuesday.

The official, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said a search and rescue effort had been launched for survivors of the incident late on Monday.

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Witnesses say up to 100 people are missing after the luxury residential structure crumbled, trapping workers under a pile of rubble.

  • Africa
Reuters

Published: Tue 2 Nov 2021, 8:58 AM

Last updated: Tue 2 Nov 2021, 8:59 AM

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