Truck Rams Into Epe Market, Kills Three

By Akinwale Kasali

Three Persons have been confirmed died, after a Truck rammed  into the popular Ayetoro Market in Epe, Lagos.

The Truck, allegedly, suffered a brake failure, veered off the road, and rammed into the market.

Eyewitnesses report that the truck lost control while descending from Ita-Opo, hit a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before crashing into the bustling market area.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, confirmed the fatalities and is investigating the incident.

The statement reads: “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.

“Three lives were lost, and the bodies have been taken to the morgue at Epe General Hospital. A tow truck is on the ground to evacuate the affected vehicles.

“Traffic has been diverted for smooth vehicular movement”.