The Agency received information late last night of an accident involving a Volvo tipper that fell off the Berger bridge at Epe into the Epe river.
Upon arrival at the scene of incident, it was discovered that the six (6) Tyre Truck was loaded with Sand .The number of people in the truck was unknown.
Since the late hours of the yesterday night, a combined team of Agency responders, Marine Rescue Unit, Nigeria Police and Local Divers have been carrying out Search and Rescue operations. No deaths or casualties confirmed at present.
Further updates will follow.
Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu DG/CEO LASEMA
