Lagos investigating incident during city marathon – Commissioner

By Isa Isawade

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has said that government is investigating an unfortunate incident that occurred on Saturday near the finishing line area of the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.

Omotoso said this in a press statement forwarded to P.M.NEWS on Sunday.

An ambulance deployed as part of the official medical emergency response for the event was involved in an incident in which a female non-athlete within the event arena came in contact with the vehicle while it was conveying athletes who had earlier required medical attention.

According to him, “officials immediately alerted the ambulance crew to stop upon noticing the situation. The emergency medical team promptly assessed and evacuated the affected individual for on-the-spot care before transferring her to a public health facility for further evaluation.

“She sustained bruises and complained of chest pains but was stabilised at the scene, with vital signs assessed to be stable. She is receiving medical care and responding positively to treatment.

“The Ministry of Health and the Sports Commission are monitoring the situation, with senior government officials visiting the hospital.

“The patient is stable, and under close professional supervision.”

He emphasised that a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident was underway.