Car Nearly Submerged as Flooding Paralyses Lagos–Ore–Benin Road
A viral video shows a car almost completely submerged in muddy floodwater on the Lagos–Ore–Benin federal highway. Several men climbed onto the vehicle and struggled to assist those trapped inside, while other road users were reportedly stranded nearby. The flooded section, lined with sand piles and filled with stalled cars, buses and motorcycles, has renewed concerns about the condition of the major route after heavy rainfall. A voice in the footage claims traffic has stretched for a long distance, with some motorists reportedly stuck for days. The incident has sparked criticism over the maintenance of existing federal roads. Commenters argue that urgent repairs and drainage work should not be neglected while new highway projects are being pursued.
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