CITIZENS COMPASS –Two men met their untimely death over the weekend, in Lagos after falling into a diesel reservoir along Ikosi Oregun Road.
The incident occurred when one of them accidentally fell into the diesel reservoir while on duty while the second in an attempt to rescue the first, also fell into the reservoir.
It was learnt that both were rescued to the hospital for medical attention unfortunately none of them survived it.
The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident in his updates.
“Following distress calls received via the CRM on the 767/112 Emergency Toll-Free Lines at 1037hrs, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans and it’s Response Team from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.
“Upon arrival of LASEMA’s Tiger Response Team at the scene by 1047hrs, it was discovered that two adult males had fallen into a diesel reservoir at the above-mentioned location.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the men (an adult) accidentally fell into the diesel reservoir while working.
The second adult male, in an attempt to rescue the first, also fell into the reservoir.
– Both victims sustained severe conditions and were promptly transported to the hospital by the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) after receiving first aid, including CPR.
– First aid (including CPR) were administered on the victims immediately after their rescue.
– Both individuals (adult males) were evacuated and transported to the hospital for further medical attention.
– Incident scene has been secured.
– The scene is being assessed by emergency responders to determine further necessary action in order to prevent similar occurrences.
– Personnel from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
– Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LASF&RS).
– Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS).”
In his final update, he said,
– The two male adults earlier rescued this morning by the LASEMA Response Team, resuscitated and transported to the hospital, unfortunately, despite all sustained medical efforts later died.
– No more updates.
– Operation concluded.
