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Residents trapped as 22-storey building collapses in Nigeria
A 22-storey building has collapsed in Nigeria’s economic hub, leaving many residents trapped
The building is in Lagos, and is a construction site for luxury apartments.
It is unclear how many people were inside when it fell.
It’s believed the building has been under construction for the past two years and that developers were meeting with prospective buyers earlier in the day.
Investigations into the cause of the collapse are ongoing.
Officials are checking surrounding structures for any possible damage.