Truck accident claims three lives in Lagos

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Three people lost their lives in a traffic accident on Monday when a truck, reportedly experiencing brake failure, crashed into Ayetoro Market in Lagos.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported on its official X handle that the truck, descending from Ita-Opo, lost its brakes, colliding with a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before plowing into the market.

The post read: “A fatal accident occurred due to a brake failure of a truck descending from Ita-Opo. It hit a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before ramming into the Ayetoro Market/Complex.

“Three lives were lost, and the bodies have been taken to the morgue at Epe General Hospital. A tow truck is on the ground to evacuate the affected vehicles.

“Traffic has been diverted for smooth vehicular movement.”