The six-storey building that gutted by fire on Tuesday in Lagos Island has collapsed, killing a policeman at the scene.
Reports said another woman fainted during the commotion caused and was rushed to the hospital.
NAN reports that the six-storey building located at 43 Martins Street, Lagos Island, collapsed around 8:30p.m. on Tuesday as firemen continued spirited efforts at extinguishing the inferno.
A section of the burning building collapsed on the policeman, severely injuring him while trying to control the surging crowd.
Confirming the death, Mr Olanrewaju Elegushi, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Lagos Central Business District, told NAN that the policeman died in hospital following injuries sustained in the building collapse.
Further details on casualties later.
Collapsed burning building kills policeman in Lagos

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