Photos: Boat mishap kills pregnant woman, many others missing

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A boat accident has taken the life of a pregnant woman in Lagos while many others are still missing.

The incident occurred yesterday, 29th of June, around the Ikorodu area of the state.

Reports revealed that the boat was transiting passengers to Ijede Ikorodu from Badore when it suddenly capsized.

Although three passengers on board survived the incidence, a pregnant woman was found dead inside the water while as many as 16 others are still missing.

It was equally gathered that the passengers were without life jackets. Furthermore, the driver of both had just finished fixing it and was not even supposed to take any passenger since he was not on duty.

However, the passengers who seemed to be running late due to the time of the day, asked that he took them on the boat.

The driver of the boat is also among those that are still missing but efforts are currently being made to find and possibly, rescue them.

Also, read: Switzerland player Ismaili missing in swimming accident in Italy

 

 

 

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