It was gathered that the old building was partially occupied. There were no occupants on the three floors, while the ground floor housed an eatery called Equal Right Restaurant.
As at 2 p.m., men of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, as well as Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, were on ground trying to rescue victims.
The survivors have been rushed to a hospital for immediate treatment.
Meanwhile, the cause of the collapse was yet to be ascertained at press time.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the number of the recued victims. She said there could be other trapped victims as rescue operation continues.
According to Adeseye, through the service spokesman, Skahiru, Amodu: “We have a three-storey building which collapsed this morning. Fortunately, we have been able to rescue nine alive, with no record of death.
“The rescued victims suffered varying degrees of injuries. They were first attended to by Lagos State Ambulance Services, LASAMBUS, before they were taken to the hospital for further treatment.
