Two people have narrowly escaped death when a waste compactor truck suddenly plunged into the Lagos lagoon at 7:45PM on Monday.
According to an eyewitness, the truck involved in the accident, which belonged to one of the Private Sector Participant, PSP, operators had a burst tyre and as a result veered off the bridge and subsequently plunged into the Lagos lagoon.
Confirming the incident, permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, stated that the two rescued persons were taken to the hospital for treatment.
According to Oke-Osanyitolu, “The agency responded to distress calls at the scene and discovered that a waste compactor truck, registration unknown, while on top speed had a burst tyre and as a result, veered off the bridge and subsequently plunged into the Lagos lagoon.
“Fortunately the two occupants of the truck (driver and motor boy) were rescued alive by the agency marine team (divers ). “They have been provided with first aid medical treatment. “
Meanwhile, recovery operation of the ill-fated truck was still ongoing on Tuesday.
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