BREAKING: Seven-storey building collapses in Lagos, workers trapped (VIDEO)

A seven-storey building under construction in Banana Island, Lagos State, has collapsed, trapping several workers.

News Direct learnt that emergency responders are being mobilised to the scene of the building collapse.

The Lagos Territorial Head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident in a brief update Wednesday evening.

Seven-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos

A seven-storey building under construction has collapsed in Banana Island, Ikoyi area of Lagos State.

The incident happened on Wednesday around past 3 pm. pic.twitter.com/6Ncr8gX4Pt

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“A report of 7 Storey building under construction was just received at Banana Island. Workers trapped. We are mobilising to respond,” he said.

The incident is the latest in the rampant cases of building collapse in the state in recent years.