No fewer than three people have died while many were injured as a cement truck belonging to Dangote Company suffered a brake failure on Tuesday, leading to a fatal accident at the Ayetoro junction along the Lekki-Epe axis of Lagos state.
The incident occurred as the truck descended from Ita-Opo lost control, and ultimately collided with a tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry under the traffic light at Ayetoro.
Eyewitnesses reported that the truck, unable to halt, barreled into the Ayetoro complex and market area, causing chaos and sparking safety concerns for residents and commuters.
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene, with a tow truck already working to evacuate the wrecked vehicle and clear the roadway.
As of the time of this report, authorities have implemented temporary traffic diversions to mitigate congestion and ensure safe passage.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a post on its official X, confirmed that three corpses from the incident have been deposited at Epe General Hospital morgue.
“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”, the post partly reads.
Commuters have, however, been advised to avoid the Ita-Opo to Ayetoro route and instead follow the detours provided, from Ita-Opo to Shade or via the roundabout near the General Hospital.
Drivers and pedestrians are further urged to adhere to the redirected pathways to avoid further disruptions as authorities manage the situation.
