Two men fall into diesel reservoir, die in Lagos

Two men died when they accidentally fell into a diesel reservoir in the Oregun area of Lagos State on Saturday.

The Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident in a statement

He said the incident occurred at the Ikosi- Oregun Road in Lagos.

“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.

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“The second adult male, in an attempt to rescue the first, also fell into the reservoir.

“Both victims were in severe condition and were promptly transported to the hospital by the Lagos State Ambulance Service, after receiving first aid.

“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.”

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