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  • Many feared dead as train crashes into bus in Lagos

    Many feared dead as train crashes into bus in Lagos

    A collision between a Marcopolo Lagos State Government staff bus Ikeja Thursday morning train has caused tension and a heavy gridlock in the area.

    Although details are still sketchy, TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that the accident occurred at Adekunle Fajuyi way GRA Ikeja, and the bus was dragged all the way to Shogunle.

    An eyewitness said that the bus must have tried to enter Ikeja GRA via Works Road joining Lagos Abeokuta Expressway and Ikeja when the accident occurred.

    A twitter handle, @Gidi_Traffic which gives updates on traffic situation in Lagos state wrote: “A significant number of casualties are anticipated following a collision involving a train and a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle”.

    Rescue efforts are currently ongoing. In one of the photos from the scene, a man wearing a yellow top could be seen lying under the weight of a large rock as passersby tried to push the rock. It is not clear if the man is still alive.

    Another accident involving a bus and car in the area has also been reported.  It is not immediately clear if the two events are connected but at least one person is feared dead.

    More details later!

  • [UPDATE] Ibadan building collapse: No deaths recorded, all trapped victims rescued – Oyo Govt

    [UPDATE] Ibadan building collapse: No deaths recorded, all trapped victims rescued – Oyo Govt

    The Oyo State Government on Saturday morning disclosed that there was no casualty in the building collapse incident which occurred on Friday.

    Eyewitnesses said the building, located in Sogoye, along Bode, Molete area of Ibadan, Oyo State, had collapsed suddenly while still under construction, with several people injured and others trapped underneath.

    In a statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Toye Arulogun, the government stated that the multi-agency rescue operation team set up by the Governor was able to achieve the evacuation of all victims from the collapsed building which was under construction as at the time of the incident.

    He noted that the injured, who are in stable condition, have been taken to the hospital while no death was recorded.

    According to Arulogun, “Upon hearing the news of the incident, the Governor set up a multi-agency rescue team which promptly swung into action, mobilising equipment, materials and personnel. The team was able to rescue the two victims trapped in the rubble of the collapsed building as three were initially rescued manually and no fatality was recorded in the rescue operation which ended 3.45am today.”

    The Government spokesperson further said that an investigation into the incident will be carried out by the relevant agencies while admonishing building construction practitioners to desist from cutting corners and using cheap materials.

  • Uyo church collapse: NMA releases casualty figures, calls urgent support for victims

    Uyo church collapse: NMA releases casualty figures, calls urgent support for victims

    The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has released the official number of casualties in Saturday’s collapse of Reigners Bible Church in Akwa Ibom.

    The NMA also called for urgent blood donations for victims who are battling for survival at the hospital.

    In a statement signed by the NMA Chairman, Akwa Ibom State branch and South-South Zone, Dr. Aniekeme Aniefiok Uwan (JP), the association mourned with families of the deceased.

    The statement read: “On behalf of all the Medical and Dental Practitioners under the auspices of the Nigerian Medical Association (MMA), Akwa Ibom State branch, I wish to commiserate with all the families of those who lost their loved ones during and after the collapse of the Reigners Bible Church building on 10th December 2016.

    “I also share in the grief, pains, frustrations and suffering of all the survivors who had incurred one form of injury or the other.

    “Indeed this is a very trying and difficult moment for all of us as our state has never been faced by a disaster of this magnitude with attendant huge casualties.

    “As patriots, we have to rise to the occasion by being our brothers’ keepers and lending a helping hand to those in need.

    “I therefore, wish to sincerely commend all the members of the NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NMA), AKWA IBOM STATE BRANCH, for heeding the call to selfless service as expressed in the prompt and timely response that has saved so many lives.

    “The response team led by a past Chairman of the association, DR JOHN UDOBANG, has done a good job in ensuring that victims of this very unfortunate disaster are well catered for and treated at the various health facilities in the state.

    “Reports from the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) show that 21 people were Brought In Dead (BID), while 2 out of the 23 that were undergoing treatment died due mainly to severe bleeding( One of the victims is reported to have been transfused with 9 pints of blood).

    “I also wish to express our sincere gratitude to all those who have heeded our clarion call to donate blood. More blood is still needed. The number of lives your pint of blood will save can’t be underestimated.

    “I also call on all the survivors who had suffered any form of trauma to report to the various health facilities for proper medical examination as blunt injuries could lead to internal bleeding and avoidable deaths.

    “In conclusion, I assure all the members of the public, that as a responsible and proactive association, we will not rest on our oars until all the lives of the survivors are saved and they are discharged from the hospitals back to their families.

    “Lastly, I pray God to grant the families of all those who lost their lives the fortitude to bear the loss and may the souls of the faithful departed, Rest In Perfect Peace (RIP). Amen.”