LASEMA To Retrieve PSP Truck That Plunged Into Lagoon, Diversion On 3rd Mainland Bridge On 23rd Oct

Diversion on 3rd Mainland Bridge on 23rd Oct : LASEMA to retrieve PSP truck that plunged into Lagoon on Tuesday, 18th October.

Agency announces diversion plan on 3rd Mainland Bridge on 23/10/2022 from 2pm until the operation is concluded.

LASEMA’s marine divers rescued the two occupants of the waste compactor alive, according to the agency.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has announced traffic diversion plan ahead planned retrieval of a PSP TRUCK that plunged into the Lagos Lagoon inward Iyana-Oworo on Tuesday, 18th October.

LASEMA reports that the truck veered off the bridge as a result of a burst tyre. Following the incident, LASEMA’s marine divers, who swift into action, rescued the two occupants of the waste compactor alive.

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A statement by the DG/CEO of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, read :

“Recovery of the ill-fated truck commenced the following morning as visibility was required. Having located the truck with the diving team, retrieval using the Agency’s heavy duty equipment is now scheduled for Sunday 23rd October.”

“The general public is to note that traffic diversions will be in place from 2pm until the operation is concluded on the THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE.”

“Motorists are urged to use alternative routes where possible. All stakeholders will be on standby to ensure the process runs smoothly and safely.”

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