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flag A man was killed in Lagos when a truck with failed brakes crashed into him near a busy intersection.

flag A pedestrian was killed in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 19, 2025, after a Mercedes-Benz truck, registered KRD 466 XJ, lost brakes and struck the victim near the Simpson Street traffic light on Osborne Road. flag The driver, who attempted to avoid other vehicles, lost control and was arrested by LASTMA, which cited mechanical failure and poor maintenance as contributing factors. flag The victim’s body was taken to Ebute Metta mortuary for identification. flag LASTMA emphasized that such crashes are preventable and urged truck operators to conduct regular vehicle inspections, especially of brakes, and reiterated its commitment to enforcing road safety standards.

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