SUV rams into tricycle in Lagos, one dies

Tragedy struck on Sunday after a Sport Utility Vehicle crushed a tricycle conveying a family of four along Isheri-Igando road in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.

PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident happened at the Idowu Egba end of the road around 7 am.

It was learnt that the driver of the SUV, who was heading towards the Igando area of the community, was at top speed when he lost control, skidded across the median and rammed into oncoming vehicles, including two commercial buses and a tricycle.

While the commercial buses were partially affected, one person on the tricycle died instantly.

Other occupants were critically injured and rushed to a nearby hospital.

The victims include the tricycle rider, a couple and their two children who were said to be on their way to church.

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