Lagos
State - Two mechanics were severely injured in a live electricity wire
incident that occured along Igando/Ikotun road in Alimosho
Local Government Area of Lagos State recently.
A live
electricity wire fell on the vehicle with Afeez Kareem and friend Prince
Onyekachi, 34, both mechanics, inside. While trying to escape, they
stepped on the wire and sustained severe burns. Mr. Kareem was burnt
from the navel down, while Mr. Onyekachi's right leg and genitalia were
affected.
After being rushed to Igando General Hospital, the two
were referred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH),
but the doctors there suggested to move them to Gbagada General Hospital
for intensive care.
Mr. Kareem has had two legs amputated in the
course of two successive operations; however, he is to undergo more
operations. Mr. Onyekachi had his affected limbs wrapped in bandage and
plasters by doctors and is waiting for final decisions.
How the accident happened
Lying on his hospital bed, Mr. Kareem narrated how the incident occurred.
"I
was driving out with my friend who came to visit me when the incident
happened. It occurred in the afternoon along Church bus stop on
Igando/Ikotun road, not far from our workshop.
"Rain
was falling seriously that day. As we were going, I wanted to make a
U-turn when the live wire fell and dropped on our vehicle. We quickly
tried to escape from the car, but unfortunately, I stepped on the live
wire and it began to burn my body from the leg up to my navel.
