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TRAGEDY struck yesterday at Apapa Port complex when a truck fell into the lagoon killing at least two people.
TRAGEDY struck yesterday at Apapa Port complex when a truck fell into the lagoon killing at least two people.
The incident which happened at Berth 17A of the ever-busy premier port, left many port operators devastated.
Daily Champion investigation revealed that owing to the slipperysurface of the berths, the driver of the truck lost control and afterwards plunged into the lagoon with his conductor who was also in the vehicle.
As at press time, about two hours after the incident, only the body of the driver had been recovered even as fire officers of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) were seen making efforts to recover that of the conductor.
An official of NPA who requested for anonymity, cautioned against recklessness of drivers in the ports.
He noted that the berths are usually prone to such accidents especially during the rainy season as the rains mix with fertilizer, rice, oil and other goods being discharged from the ships, to make the surface slippery.
It will be recalled that last year, at last five people lost their lives in a similar incident at the same port.