Just now: 3 Dead as Truck Collided with Tricycle in Lagos, Video Emerged

• The tragic accident that occurred as a result of brake failure of a truck at Ayetoro Market on Monday resulted in the death of three people when the truck collided with a tricycle.
• LASTMA has deployed a tow truck to remove the affected vehicles and is managing traffic at the scene to ensure smooth flow
• Authorities are urging drivers to carry out regular vehicle checks, emphasizing that preventive maintenance is vital for road safety.

A fatal accident rocked Ayetoro Market in the early hours of Monday; A truck whose brakes reportedly failed while descending from Ita-Opo collided with a commercial tricycle and a parked truck. toyota Camry before crashing into the crowded market complex.

While 3 people lost their lives in the incident, the victims were taken to the morgue of Epe State Hospital.

LASTMA ensures traffic control and rescue efforts

Lagos State The Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that a tow truck has been deployed to the scene to evacuate the affected vehicles, while officers are also managing diverted traffic to facilitate smooth movement, Vanguard reported.

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In the statement made on LASTMA’s official Twitter account, the following statements were made:

“There was a lorry that broke down just after the Mile12 bridge towards Ketu and this has just been recovered, our authorities are well placed to manage the traffic impact of this. All road users need to be patient.”

Authorities urged all drivers to be careful and make sure their vehicles are in top condition, emphasizing that a quick check could mean the difference between life and death on the road.

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Driver set fire to himself, LASTMA officer and bus in Lagos

Before, legit.ng reported this According to the Nigerian Tribune, an unidentified commercial bus driver reportedly set himself, his vehicle and a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer on fire in an attempt to escape arrest for a traffic violation.

The incident, which created shock waves in Lagos, occurred on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the area of ​​Cele towards Mile-2.

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The injured LASTMA officer, who sustained severe burns, was taken to a nearby hospital for emergency medical care.

Source: Legit.ng