Three killed as truck suffers brake failure and rams into Lagos market (video)

A truck that reportedly experienced a brake failure crashed into Ayetoro Market in Lagos, resulting in at least three fatalities today November 11. 

The truck, which was descending from Ita-Opo, is said to have lost its brakes, colliding with a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before ultimately crashing into the market.

This was disclosed via a video shared on the X handle of the Lagos State traffic management authority (LASTMA).

The caption reads

“A fat@l accident occurred due to a brake failure of a Truck descending from Ita-Opo and hit a commercial Tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry, then also rammed into the Ayetoro Market/Complex. 3 lives were lost and they’ve been taken to the morgue at Epe General hospital while we have a Tow truck on ground to evacuate the affected vehicles.

Traffic has been diverted for easy vehicular movement.”

Three dead as Truck crashes in Ayetoro Market in Lagos

A tragic truck crash has claimed the lives of at least three people in Ayetoro Market, Lagos.

The incident occurred after the truck, allegedly suffering from brake failure, veered off course and rammed into the market.… pic.twitter.com/Coc0GIT11Z

— Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) November 11, 2024

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As at the time of this report, bodies are still being carried out, with victims including children on their way to school and people going… pic.twitter.com/x8ib14JVIM

— Lagospidia (@lagospidia) November 11, 2024