Tragedy struck on Saturday in the Oregun area of Lagos State, as two men lost their lives after falling into a diesel reservoir during a work-related incident.
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident in a statement.
The emergency occurred around 10:37 a.m. on Ikosi-Oregun Road. Distress calls to the 767 and 112 toll-free lines prompted an immediate response from LASEMA's team based at the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.
Upon arrival at the scene by 10:47 a.m., responders discovered that two adult males had fallen into the diesel reservoir. Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the men fell in accidentally while working. The second man reportedly plunged into the reservoir in a bid to rescue his colleague.
Both victims were in critical condition and received first aid before being rushed to the hospital by the Lagos State Ambulance Service. Unfortunately, neither survived the ordeal.
Emergency responders assessed the site and secured the area to prevent similar incidents. Dr. Oke-Osanyintolu stated that further evaluations were underway to determine any additional safety measures required.
This tragic event highlights the need for heightened workplace safety protocols to avert such accidents in the future.
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