Tragedy struck in Lagos on Monday as three people lost their lives in a fatal accident involving a truck that reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into Ayetoro Market.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a statement on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, confirmed the incident.
According to LASTMA, the truck was descending from Ita-Opo when its brakes failed, causing it to hit a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before ramming into the busy Ayetoro Market.
The statement 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.”
LASTMA further confirmed that three people lost their lives in the crash, and their bodies have been taken to the morgue at Epe General Hospital.
“A tow truck is on the ground to evacuate the affected vehicles,” the agency added. “Traffic has been diverted for smooth vehicular movement.”
The tragic incident has sparked concerns about road safety and vehicle maintenance, especially involving large trucks in busy urban areas. Authorities are expected to investigate the accident to prevent future occurrences.
