Two Dead As Lagos Factory Workers Trapped In Diesel Reservoir
Some yet to be identified factory workers, rescued by officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, have been confirmed dead, following an accident which occurred at Ikosi area of the state.
In a statement by Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, on Saturday disclosed that the two workers were trapped during a repair operation on a reservoir.
Preliminary investigations conducted by the agency also revealed that one of the victims accidentally fell into the reservoir, and the second worker followed in an attempt to rescue his colleague.
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Oke-Osanyintolu added that the emergency responders secured the site and assessed the scene to identify additional measures to prevent similar accidents.
The statement reads: “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.
“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 on the development and operations have been concluded.”
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