The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed its response to two emergencies on Sunday, one in Lekki and another in Apapa, leading to one suspected fatality and multiple rescues.
The incidents were detailed in a statement released by the Controller General of the LSFRS, Margaret Adeseye, in Lagos on Sunday evening.
She indicated that a distress call was received at 2:31 p.m. reporting a road traffic accident at 1, Wole Olateju Crescent, Kingshisha, Lekki Phase 1, off Admiralty Road, within the Eti-Osa Local Government Area.
“Firefighters from the Oniru Fire Station were promptly dispatched to the scene.
“Preliminary reports suggest that a Lexus RX300 Jeep, with registration number GGE 750BM, lost control while speeding and collided with five male children, aged between eight and 13 years, who were standing at the entrance of a residence.
“Four of the children were rescued alive but suffered serious injuries and were taken to an undisclosed hospital by bystanders. One male child, aged nine, was suspected to be deceased at the scene,” she stated.
Ms Adeseye noted that the vehicle involved was damaged and later removed by a private towing company, which transported it to the Maroko Police Station.
According to her, police were on-site and have taken over the investigation into the incident.
In a related matter, Ms Adeseye reported that the Ajegunle Fire Station also responded to another emergency at approximately 4:47 p.m. following a distress call regarding a broken-down fuel tanker opposite Eco Bank in Apapa.
“Upon arrival, fire service personnel found that two adult males were trapped inside the tanker while attempting repairs.
“Rescue operations commenced immediately, and both individuals were successfully freed. They were subsequently handed over to medical responders and taken to a hospital for further treatment,” she added.
Ms Adeseye praised the swift response of the officers and reaffirmed the Service’s dedication to saving lives and property throughout Lagos.
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