Five feared dead in Lagos boat collision

At least five people were feared dead in the collision of two boats in Lagos State on Monday evening.

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday.

The agency said 15 passengers were rescued alive from the scene by emergency responders.

The statement read: “A boat collision occurred yesterday evening at Imore on the Lagos waterways, involving two vessels: ‘Only God 13’ and a wooden boat. At approximately 7:00 PM, ‘Only God 13,’ traveling from Ebutte Ero to Badagry with 15 passengers, collided with a wooden boat carrying 10 passengers from Alakija to Imore.

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“Fortunately, all 15 passengers on board ‘Only God 13’ were rescued safely and are waiting at the jetty to collect their goods. However, five passengers from the wooden boat sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention. Regrettably, five individuals remain unaccounted for, and search and rescue efforts are ongoing.

“LASWA, LASEMA, NIWA, Marine Police, and Local Operators are working tirelessly to locate the missing individuals and provide assistance to those affected.”

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