Six feared useless as passenger boat crashes in Lagos
No less than six passengers have been confirmed useless following a ship mishap alongside the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel in Lagos state.
4 different passengers had been rescued from the incident, which occurred at about 8:35pm on Tuesday. The accident concerned a Savvy Marine passenger boat that was reportedly en route from Ilashe Seaside Home.
Rescue operations had been nonetheless ongoing on the time of reporting to find different lacking passengers.
The incident was confirmed in a joint assertion issued by the Lagos State Waterways Authority and the Nationwide Inland Waterways Authority.
The assertion was signed by Wuraola Alake, head of public affairs unit at NIWA, and Omowunmi Yussuff, head of company affairs unit at LASWA.
In line with the assertion, each companies instantly activated their search and rescue groups after receiving a misery alert.
The companies mentioned the operation was carried out in collaboration with the marine police and different first responders.
“As of the time of this report, 4 passengers have been efficiently rescued and transported to a close-by hospital, the place they’re at present receiving medical consideration,” the assertion mentioned.
“Sadly, six different passengers had been recovered useless on the scene, whereas search and rescue operations stay ongoing to account for all individuals concerned,” it added.
Preliminary findings indicated that the mishap might have been attributable to a collision with a submerged object.
The companies mentioned investigations had been nonetheless ongoing to find out the precise explanation for the incident, whereas LASWA and NIWA expressed condolences to the households of the victims.
Additionally they reaffirmed their dedication to making sure security on Lagos inland waterways.
The companies additionally reiterated the necessity for strict compliance with waterways security laws, together with correct navigation practices and adherence to the “no night time journey” rule.