By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Two unidentified individuals lost their lives after falling into a diesel reservoir on Ikosi-Oregun Road, Lagos.
The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday midway through rescue efforts by emergency responders.
According to Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), “Following distress calls, LASEMA activated the state’s Emergency Response Plans and deployed its Response Team.
“Upon the arrival of LASEMA’s Tiger Response Team, it was discovered that two adult males had fallen into a diesel reservoir.”
Reports indicate that one of the men accidentally fell into the reservoir while working. The second man, attempting to rescue him, also fell in.
Both victims sustained severe injuries and were transported to the hospital by the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) after receiving first aid, including CPR.
Despite sustained medical efforts, the two men later succumbed to their injuries.