LASEMA rescues 4 people from Ojuelegba trailer accident scene
By Dayo Badmus,
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has successfully rescued the four people trapped in a grey Toyota Camry with registration number KRD-822FX by a 40ft containerized truck which fell sideways at Abalti Barracks on Sunday.
The incident which occurred along Abalti barracks inward Stadium this evening when the containerized truck developed a mechanical error, was relayed to the Agency through it’s toll free numbers 767/112 at 6:35p.m elicited the prompt response and eventual rescue of the four adults (2 males, 2 females).
According to the Director General/CEO LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu the situation is under control.
“Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, a 40ft containerized truck fell sideways on a grey Toyota car.
“Four people were trapped inside the car. The quick response of the Agency’s response team culminated into the rescue of two people inside the car. Efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining two people trapped inside the car.
“The Agency’s heavy duty equipment Forklift is at the incident scene alongside LASTMA, Nigeria Army, Nigeria Police Force and FRSC. Operation ongoing.
In an Update by the DG, the third and fourth accident victim have all been successfully recovered from inside the car alive and are presently being given Pre-Hospital care inside the ambulance.
“The Director of Operations is also present at the incident scene coordinating the rescue operations.
(TVC)
