A terrible accident has reportedly claimed the lives of a sachet water hawker and her child in Lagos.
Accident scene
A mother and her child were killed some minutes ago in Oshodi, Lagos, after being hit by an overspeeding tipper.
Information gathered revealed that the tipper filled with sharp sand, had experienced brake failure before knocking down the sachet water hawker and her child, killing them instantly.
A scene was created in the area as passersby and road users lamented over the incident.