- Shortly after the evacuation, the school section of the building gave way, sending debris crashing to the ground
- The residential portion of the property remained standing, while the part used by the school was completely destroyed
- Officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived to secure the site
A four-storey building housing Yemco Schools in Ogba, Lagos State, collapsed on Monday, but a timely evacuation of students and staff prevented injuries, residents said.
The school is located on Adu Street, behind County Hospital. Witnesses reported that cracks and other warning signs appeared earlier in the day, prompting authorities and school administrators to move everyone out of the building, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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Shortly after the evacuation, the school section of the building gave way, sending debris crashing to the ground. Videos shared online captured the dramatic collapse as onlookers watched safely from nearby.
The residential portion of the property remained standing, while the part used by the school was completely destroyed.
Officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived to secure the site, restrict access, and assess the structural damage to ensure no further risks to the public.
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