The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) announced on Tuesday that it had rescued two adults who sustained severe injuries in a road accident involving a van and a truck.
Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the agency, revealed this in a statement.
He explained that the agency received an emergency call reporting a road accident at a Mobil filling station after Otedola Bridge, inward Alausa, at approximately 06:56 hrs.
He stated, “We responded from our command and control center within 10 minutes. Upon arrival, we observed that a green van with registration number MUS 919 YA, carrying crates of eggs, had collided head-on with a truck whose registration number is unknown. The van was speeding, leading to significant damage and injuries to its occupants.
“Further investigations at the scene revealed that the van’s excessive speed reportedly caused the accident, resulting in substantial damage to the front of the van and destruction of the crates of eggs.”
He confirmed that two adult males were severely injured, but no fatalities were recorded.
“The injured victims received pre-hospital care from our paramedics and LASAMBUS before being transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment. The accident vehicle was recovered with the aid of a tow truck and taken to the nearest police station to prevent any secondary incidents.
“The spilled contents of the broken eggs made the road slippery, and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service flushed the area to prevent further accidents. In attendance were LASEMA, the agency’s pre-hospital care teams, LASAMBUS, and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service,” he added.
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