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Mudslide kills one in Lagos during heavy downpour
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Tuesday, in Lagos, as one unidentified woman was recovered dead and two others rescued alive from a collapsed structure at Kuata Area by Amara Olu Street, Mechanic Village, Agidingbi, Ikeja, as a result of mudslide following a long-hour heavy downpour.
The rainfall, which started late Monday evening, resulted in heavy flooding across the metropolis.
Most of the areas such as; Ikeja, Iyana-Ipaja, Agege, Ikorodu, Mile 2, Ojo, among others experienced heavy flood, resulting in terrible traffic gridlock.
Confirming the incident, General Manager of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Engr. Micheal Akindele, said the remains of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary in Ikeja General Hospital while the survivors are currently receiving medical treatment.
By Timothy Enietan-Matthews
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