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General News of Tuesday, 21 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Car accident kills four, injures others in Lagos

LASEMA Response United during an accident site LASEMA Response United during an accident site

A car accident occured at the Ogudu area of Lagos on Tuesday, killing at least four persons, according to reports.

The incident was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Mr Nosa Okunbor, although with little detail as per the number of fatalities.]

But an eyewitness confirmed that four people lost their lives while some other people, children inclusive, were left with injuries.

Reports added that the car ran into commuters in Ogudu, inward Third Mainland Bridge.

This is happening at a time when the state is already its fourth week in COVID-19 lockdown with about six days left.

Okunbor said, "Indeed, an accident occurred earlier this morning at Ogudu that left a few people dead.

"However, the distress call was a call escalated through the 767/112 Lagos emergency toll-free lines and was attended to by LASAMBUS. Therefore, LASEMA does not have a report or statement on it."

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