Nigerians ignore broken bottles, rush to drink spilled beer after van crashes in Lagos

• A beer truck crashed at Abalti Barracks, inward Ojuelegba, spilling crates of beer across the road and scattering broken bottles.

• Some passersby drank beer from the road and packed extra bottles into bags despite the broken glass scattered around the accident scene.

• LASTMA said police officers were at the scene while LAWMA officials cleared broken bottles from the roadway after the crash.

The accident, which involved a Fuso truck loaded with beer, a Lexus Jeep, a Hyundai Jeep and an Okada, occurred at Abalti Barracks inward Ojuelegba.

The collision caused several crates of beer to fall from the truck, leaving bottles and their contents scattered across the roadway.

Although no casualties were recorded, the scene attracted passersby who appeared more interested in the spilled drinks than the possible danger posed by the broken bottles.

Some of the residents drank from the spilled bottles of beer, and others packed them into bags.

The incident also left broken glass scattered across the road, creating an additional hazard for motorists and pedestrians.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said its personnel were at the scene to manage the situation.

“Our personnel are on the ground managing the situation; men of the Nigeria police are also present, while LAWMA officials are clearing the broken bottles from the roadway.

“Please drive with caution always.”

The agency urged motorists to exercise caution while passing through the area as officials worked to clear the road.

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