One Person Dies As Car Plunges Into Lagos River (Photos)

One person has died and another injured as a white Hyundai saloon car plunged into the Majidun River in Ikorodu area of Lagos, Nigeria. ‎The tragedy was said to have occurred at about 10.53pm on Tuesday. The cause of the accident could not be ascertained, but the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA blamed it on over speeding. The white Hyundai saloon car with registration number KTU 976 BL (Lagos State) was found in the swampy area of the river.. The General Manager, LASEMA, Mr Michael kindele said.

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”A 20-year-old man simply identified as Seun was recovered dead while another adult young man known as. Sadiq, 19, sustained some suspected internal injuries. Sodiq was taken to the Trauma Center for proper treatment,”“Further investigation also revealed that reckless driving by the driver led to the cause of the accident as the car veered off the road and subsequently ran into the swamp. 

The driver and another occupant of the vehicle were recovered by the Police from Owode Police Station,” he said.

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