Two persons have been confirmed dead and 15 others rescued after a boat crashed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos
The accident occurred Wednesday evening at Powerline, Ikoyi Link Bridge.
It was gathered that the 17-passenger boat was Ikorodu bound when it suddenly caved-in following a lone accident.
According to the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), the crash was caused by a rise in tide.
It said that the rider rammed into a high-tension pole that was flooded by water which led to the capsize of the boat.
The agency confirmed that two persons, a male and a female died from the accident, adding that 15 others were rescued unhurt.
LASWA said the deceased female was retrieved from the water while a search was on for the male.
