By Olasunkanmi Akoni
The Lagos State Authorities has commenced an investigation into an unlucky incident that occurred in the course of the eleventh Entry Financial institution Lagos Metropolis Marathon on Saturday close to the ending line space.
Commissioner for Data and Technique, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed the event whereas clarifying circumstances surrounding the incident.
In response to Omotoso, an ambulance deployed as a part of the official medical emergency response for the occasion was concerned in an incident by which a feminine non-athlete throughout the occasion enviornment got here in touch with the car whereas it was conveying athletes who had earlier required medical consideration.
Officers instantly alerted the ambulance crew to cease upon noticing the state of affairs. The emergency medical workforce promptly assessed and evacuated the affected person for on-the-spot care earlier than transferring her to a public well being facility for additional analysis.
He stated the sufferer sustained bruises and complained of chest pains however was stabilised on the scene, along with her very important indicators assessed to be secure.
“She is receiving medical care and responding positively to remedy,” he added.
In the meantime, the State Ministry of Well being and the Sports activities Fee are monitoring the state of affairs, with senior authorities officers visiting the hospital. The affected person stays secure and underneath shut skilled supervision.
Omotoso assured the general public {that a} thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway.
The incident sparked public concern after a viral video on social media confirmed a bystander reportedly struck by an ambulance in the course of the marathon.
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