Many people were early hours of Wednesday feared dead after a building in the Onipanu area of Lagos State reportedly collapsed.

The affected building is said to be at Oke Arin street, off Shyllon Ilupeju.

The incident reportedly happened at about 1.07 am on Wednesday.

A source in the area who craves anonymity confirmed the incident, adding that the building is around the rail line in the area.

“Yes, a building collapsed at the Oju Irin (rail line) area during the early hours of today,” he said.