Two factory workers were rescued on Saturday by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the state fire service after being trapped in a diesel reservoir in the Ikosi area of Lagos.
The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident occurred around 10 a.m. He explained that the workers were trapped during a repair operation on the reservoir.
Preliminary investigations revealed that one worker accidentally fell into the reservoir, and the second worker followed in an attempt to rescue his colleague.
“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,” Oke-Osanyintolu stated.
He added that the emergency responders secured the site and assessed the scene to identify additional measures to prevent similar accidents.
“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,” Oke-Osanyintolu added.
