Tragedy as Dangote Truck Kills Many In Lagos Market (Video)

It was a heartbreaking scene in Epe this Monday morning as a Dangote Cement truck reportedly lost control due to brake failure, plowing through the bustling Alapere Market and leaving a devastating trail of casualties.

The tragedy unfolded in the early hours, taking the lives of unsuspecting market-goers, children on their way to school, and local residents.

Eyewitnesses report that the truck barreled through the busy market area, its brakes failing as it descended on shoppers and pedestrians. Graphic footage circulating online captures the grim aftermath, with emergency responders, onlookers, and road safety officials working tirelessly to pull bodies and injured victims from the wreckage.

Watch the video below;

At the time of this report, responders are still at the scene, transporting both injured and deceased individuals from the site. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, but sources indicate a significant loss of life. Images from the scene show bodies being placed in emergency vehicles as families and witnesses reel in shock.

Road safety officials have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident, though preliminary reports suggest that brake failure was the primary cause. The incident has cast a shadow of grief over Epe, as families, friends, and community members mourn those lost in this unexpected tragedy.

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