Yomi Durojaye
Following distress calls received via the CRM on the 767/112 Emergency Toll-Free Lines at 1037hrs of today, Saturday, 11th January, 2025, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans and its Response Team from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.
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REPORT REGARDING TWO MEN THAT FELL INTO A DIESEL RESERVOIR AT OREGUN LAGOS |
INCIDENT SUMMARY:
Upon arrival of LASEMA's Tiger Response Team at the scene by 1047hrs, it was discovered that two adult males had fallen into a diesel reservoir at the above-mentioned location.
CAUSE OF INCIDENT:
Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the men (an adult) accidentally fell into the diesel reservoir while working.
The second adult male, in an attempt to rescue the first, also fell into the reservoir.
CASUALTY REPORT:
- 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.
ACTIONS TAKEN:
- 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.
CURRENT STATUS:
- The two male adults who were rescued by the LASEMA Response Team, resuscitated and transported to the hospital, unfortunately, despite all sustained medical efforts later died.
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS IN ATTENDANCE:
- Personnel from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
- Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LASF&RS).
- Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS).
e-Signed
Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu
Permanent Secretary, LASEMA
11th January, 2025
