THREE individuals tragically lost their lives today in a car accident when a truck, reportedly experiencing brake failure, collided into the Ayetoro Market in Lagos.
In a statement posted on its official X handle, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority explained that the truck was descending from Ita-Opo when it lost control, first striking a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before crashing into the market.
The statement read: โA fatal accident occurred due to a truckโs brake failure while descending from Ita-Opo. It collided with a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before crashing into the Ayetoro Market/Complex.
โThree lives were lost, and the bodies have been taken to the morgue at Epe General Hospital. A tow truck is on-site to remove the affected vehicles.
โTraffic has been redirected to ensure smooth movement.โ