Two men died on Saturday morning, after accidentally falling into a diesel reservoir in Oregun area of Lagos state.
Gatekeepers News reports that Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed the incident in a statement.
Oke-Osanyintolu noted that the incident happened at Ikosi- Oregun Road in Lagos, adding that operatives from the agency were sent to the scene immediately after LASEMA was called.
He said, “Following distress calls received on the 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines at 10.37 a.m., LASEMA activated its response team from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.”
“Upon arrival at the scene by 10.47 a.m., 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 accidentally fell into the diesel reservoir while working.”
“The second adult male, in an attempt to rescue the first, also fell into the reservoir.”
The spokesman said both victims were in severe condition and were promptly transported to the hospital by Lagos State Ambulance Service after receiving first aid.
He said, “First aid was administered to the victims immediately after their rescue.”
“Both individuals were evacuated and transported to the hospital for further medical attention.”
“Unfortunately, despite all sustained medical efforts, they later died.”
Oke-Osanyintolu noted that the incident scene was being assessed by emergency responders to determine further necessary action to prevent such from occurring again.
He added that the incident scene had been secured.
