How Lagos Factory Workers Died Hours After Falling Into Diesel Reservoir — LASEMA

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By Kolawole Ojebisi

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has explained how two factory workers who its officials rescued after getting trapped in a diesel reservoir later died.

The agency said the tragic incident happened in the Ikosi area of Lagos State on Saturday while the deceased were working on the diesel reservoir.

According to LASEMA, the two workers were initially rescued from the diesel reservoir through the joint efforts of its officials and those of the Lagos State Fire Service.

In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the incident occurred around 10am on Saturday.

Oke-Osanyintolu stated that the victims fell into the reservoir while carrying out repair work.

He disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed that one of the victims accidentally fell into the diesel reservoir, while the second victim fell into the same reservoir in an attempt to rescue his colleague.

The LASEMA boss noted that both victims were evacuated and transported to the hospital for further medical attention.

He, however, stated that both victims were confirmed dead at the hospital. He added, “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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