JUST IN: 3 Dead as Truck Collides with Tricycle in Lagos, Video Emerges

• A tragic accident at Ayetoro Market on Monday, caused by a truck’s brake failure, resulted in the loss of three lives after the truck collided with a tricycle
• LASTMA has deployed a tow truck to remove the affected vehicles and is managing diverted traffic at the scene to ensure smooth flow
• Authorities urge motorists to perform regular vehicle checks, stressing that preventive maintenance could be crucial for road safety

A fatal accident shook Ayetoro Market early Monday as a truck, reportedly suffering a brake failure while descending from Ita-Opo, collided with a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before crashing into the crowded market complex.

Three lives were lost in the incident, with victims now taken to the morgue at Epe General Hospital.

LASTMA assures traffic control, recovery efforts

The Lagos StateTraffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that a tow truck has been deployed to the scene to evacuate the affected vehicles, while …