The front section of the six-storey building gutted by fire on Tuesday in Lagos Island has collapsed, killing a policeman at the scene, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Part of the six-storey building located at 43 Martins Street, Lagos Island, collapsed around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday as firemen continued spirited efforts at extinguishing the inferno.

NAN reports that part of the burning building collapsed on the policeman, severely injuring him while trying to control the surging crowd.

Confirming the death, Special Adviser to Lagos Governor on Lagos Central Business District, Olanrewaju Elegushi, said the policeman died in hospital following injuries sustained in the building collapse.

Further details on casualties later.