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July 2, 2009

At least eight killed in Nigeria building collapse

LAGOS, Nigeria

A fire department official says at least eight people were killed in the collapse of a three-storey building in the Nigerian capital.

Lagos State Director of Fire Services Adedeyo Aderemi says 42 people were rescued from the rubble and received medical attention.

Sunday Pius, a survivor, says he was awoken at around 3 a.m. June 28 by a loud, frightening sound. He rushed outside only to realize the building was falling down. He says he helped pull out five bodies.

Hasty construction and lax regulation has meant that many buildings in West Africa are structurally unsound.

Associated Press

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