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LASEMA rescues elderly woman trapped in flood
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, on Sunday, rescued an elderly woman who was trapped in a building, at Oluwaga in Ipaja, Lagos, following the weekend downpour in the area.
Time was at about 11am.
According to LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the agency responded to a distress call concerning the incident after which it activated its men to rescue the woman who was the sole occupant of the building.
Upon medical examination, it was learnt that the woman suffered from stroke and was unable to run for safety before being trapped.
Having completed the rescue operation, the victim was handed over to a Pre-hospital care unit of the agency which administered First Aid treatment on the victim before being transported to the hospital for further treatment.
Giving the updates to newsmen, the Permanent Secretary said, “Following the heavy downpour of Saturday 9th July, 2022, it was discovered that flooding had ravaged the aforementioned area.
“Investigations conducted by the Agency’s response team revealed a female (an elderly sole occupant), had been trapped in the building.
“A search and rescue operation by the Agency’s response team, confirmed the victim to be alive although suffering from a stroke.
Efforts are ongoing to extricate her from the building.
“The Pre-hospital care unit of the agency is administering first aid to the victim before she is transported to hospital.” He said.
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Three die in Lagos auto crash
Three people have died in a multiple-vehicle crash at Second Rainbow Bus Stop, along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos.
The accident was allegedly caused after an oil tanker suffered brake failure.
The crash, which occurred around 6 pm, involved two commercial buses and a Honda car.
All the victims, who were passengers in one of the buses, died at the scene.
The Lagos state fire service and Lagos state ambulance service (LASAMBUS) were also present at the scene.
Olalekan Bakare-Oki, general-manager of LASTMA, expressed sympathy to the bereaved families.
He urged tanker drivers to “remain vigilant and cautious at all times,” stressing that “speed and safety must never be compromised.”
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LASTMA rescues driver trapped in Lagos highway crash
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority have rescued a truck driver who was trapped in a life-threatening accident while driving along Mobolaji Johnson Avenue along Alausa in Ikeja.
This was disclosed in a statement made available to our correspondent by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq on Friday.
According to the statement, the driver whose truck was overloaded with nylon materials was involved in the ghastly accident and was rescued by LASTMA operatives who provided a swift response to the accident scene.
The statement reads, “In a harrowing accident earlier today, a truck loaded with nylon materials and bearing registration number USF 104XU was involved in a severe crash by Mobolaji Johnson Avenue along Alausa in Ikeja.
“The driver of the truck, who became trapped in the wreckage, sustained significant leg fractures during the incident.
“The prompt response of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescue team proved crucial in extricating the injured driver from the crushed cabin.”
The statement furthered that the victim was taken by the Lagos State Ambulance service to the nearest hospital for treatment.
It added, “After the successful rescue, LASTMA officials handed the driver over to Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), who transported him swiftly to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
“Security personnel from the Alausa Police Station were on-site throughout the operation, ensuring a secure environment as the LASTMA team carried out their critical rescue work.”
The General Manager of LASTMA also expressed his sympathy to the injured driver. And while cautioning on the dangers of overloading he urged drivers to prioritize road safety and regulations.
“The General Manager of LASTMA expressed heartfelt sympathy for the injured driver and extended his best wishes for a full recovery.
“He also took the opportunity to reiterate the dangers of overloading, emphasizing that truck drivers must observe load limits to maintain vehicular control and facilitate safer turning on the roads.
“He urged all drivers to prioritize safety, adhere to regulations, and take proactive measures to prevent such accidents.” The statement concluded.
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NNPC boss Kyari loses 25-year-old daughter
Fatima, the daughter of Mele Kyari, the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has died.
Fatima died on Friday at the age of 25.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima led other mourners to attend the funeral prayers for the deceased at the Annur mosque in Abuja, the country’s capital.
In a statement, Shettima commiserated with Kyari’s family over the loss.
“Vice President Kashim Shettima has condoled with the family of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Malam Mele Kyari, over the loss of his daughter, Fatima Kyari,” the statement reads.
“Aged 25, the late Fatima passed away on Friday.
“VP Shettima, who prayed for the peaceful repose of the late Fatima, asked God to grant the family the strength to bear the painful exit of their daughter, who was in her prime.”
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