X Factor star in car accident with young children after brakes fail 'with no warning'

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Cher Lloyd has experienced a scare on the roads when she was involved in a car accident with her two young children in the back.The former X Factor singer's brakes unexpectedly failed while driving her Ford Ranger, prompting her to issue a stark warning to fans.

Sharing an image of her vehicle to Instagram, Cher, 30, was shaken from suffering complete engine failure with her eight-month-old baby and five year old also in the car during the terrifying ordeal.

She detailed the events on her social media post, stating: "This is my Ford Ranger. My brakes totally failed with no warning while driving with my baby and my 5-year-old." Revealing more about the dangerous glitch that led to the total engine breakdown, she continued: "Total engine failure due to the wet belt.To anyone who owns one or is thinking of buying one, BEWARE!

I'm counting my lucky stars that my family is safe.This beautiful vehicle, however, has retired well before her time @forduk." Her worried fans soon filled her comments section with messages of concern.