Tragic Boat Accident in Lagos: One Dead, 15 Rescued After Collision with Submerged Shoreline

Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) reported a tragic boat accident that occurred on Wednesday in Lagos. According to Wuraola Alake of the Public Affairs Unit of LASWA, a boat carrying 17 passengers collided with a submerged shoreline, resulting in one casualty and the rescue of 15 individuals.

The incident took place close to Powerline, Ikoyi Bridge, as the boat was en route to Ikorodu. The collision was caused by a rise in tide, which led to the boat hitting a high-tension pole that was flooded by water. The impact caused the boat to overturn, leaving the passengers in a dangerous situation.

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Emergency services were quick to respond, and the rescue operation managed to save 15 people from the water. Unfortunately, one passenger, a female, was found dead.

The deceased was recovered from the water and subsequently transported to the LASWA head office at Falomo. LASWA has expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased and has emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety of all passengers on the waterways. The agency is currently investigating the incident and will take necessary measures to prevent similar accidents in the future.

The tragic boat accident in Lagos serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures and the need for constant vigilance on the part of both boat operators and passengers. The incident underscores the importance of adhering to safety guidelines to prevent such unfortunate events from happening in the future.