Last night , a vehicle plunged into the lagoon by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront, The Nation learnt.
It was gathered that the vehicle colluded with another before skidding into the water around 10:55pm.
A motorist who witnessed the incident, said local fishermen and officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) were already at the scene trying to rescue all occupants.
General Manager LASEMA, Adesina Tiamiyu confirmed the incident, adding that he was at the scene for rescue operation and would avail details afterwards.
It was gathered that the vehicle colluded with another before skidding into the water around 10:55pm.
A motorist who witnessed the incident, said local fishermen and officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) were already at the scene trying to rescue all occupants.
“There’s a vehicle inside the lagoon. People are trapped in it. The vehicle was heading into Lagos Island. Fishermen and LASEMA are trying to safe the occupants of the vehicle now. May God help them,’ said the source.
General Manager LASEMA, Adesina Tiamiyu confirmed the incident, adding that he was at the scene for rescue operation and would avail details afterwards.
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