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Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Piyke: 7:08pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Location: Airport Road, FCT. This is the 10-lane express way into and out of the city towards the airport. Details in the next few posts.... |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by MufasaLion: 7:13pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Damn! That's one of the things I fear most. |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Piyke: 7:15pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
I was cruising at 80 - 100km/hr on the inside right of a trailer. The trailer was about 5-car lengths in front, on the middle lane. Suddenly, by the corner of my eye, I caught what looked like a car zap by my left on the lane closest to the median barrier. Nothing happened immediately until about 5 seconds later.. 2 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Piyke: 7:16pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
MufasaLion: Thankfully, nobody died, but a lesson for all. A reminder... |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by MufasaLion: 7:17pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Piyke: That's a good news. |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Shellsploit: 7:26pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
omo... Na just to maintain 35kmph on ore road (lagos to anambra) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Speed kills! |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Piyke: 7:26pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Piyke: Next the trailer did a sudden swerve coming into my lane. Instinctively, eyes looked in the rear mirror, thankfully car behind kept a safe distance. I did too from the trailer. I applied the brake, when simultaneously the sound of screeching tires filled the air. It was then it became clear. The trailer was manoeuvring to avoid the car to its left that had lost control. |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Lavisha(f): 7:39pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Piyke: What type of car do you drive? |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Piyke: 7:40pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Then the troubled SUV emerged in front of me. It was a 2005 (or similar year) Toyota Land Cruiser. It had done a 270 degree spin, swerved across the middle lane, which the trailer was on, and was now moving with its rear across my own lane towards the service lane. It entered rear first into the gutter separating the main express way from the service lane. Both rear tires ruptured from the impact with the edge of the gutter. Due to its speed, it continued out of the gutter, went across the service lane and finally came to rest by the road kerbs. I held my breath while all this happened. BTW I had cleared off the road and parked. 1 Like |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Piyke: 7:48pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Immediately, people started racing out of the car as if it was going to explode. It looked like a family returning from a wedding. 4 guys in Asoebi, plus an older woman who was now sitting in shock by the side walk. The guys were hugging each other, and I could imagine, thanking God. I didn't observe any injuries. The lesson here. Let's keep a safe distance from other cars while driving... This could have easily become a pile up of some sort. After observing no immediate help was required, as per injuries, I turned on my left-turn signal, merged back onto the highway and left. END 3 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by kingbee90: 7:49pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Check well, the driver of the Land cruiser just finished taking Mkpurummiri. 3 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Piyke: 7:49pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Lavisha: I was driving a 2003 Accord. |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Lavisha(f): 7:51pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Piyke: I thot as much.. If it were those overrated toys like Corolla, Matrix and Vibe, Golf, Almera, Rav 4 1990-2007, you for don go already. Honda Accord na Handling Master. I'm a proud 2006 Accord owner tho. 9 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by 9icetoo(m): 8:08pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Shellsploit:Even highways have minimum speeds. Driving too slow can also cause accidents. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by 9icetoo(m): 8:09pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Lavisha:I guess everyone else on that highway involved in this incident was driving an accord. ![]() 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Gravatar: 8:14pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
9icetoo: Lol I was just going to respond to that person, but a quick glance at the person's posts made me just ignore. I have no business with trolls and bigots. In this case the person has sprinkled some ignorance and naivety onto those 2 qualities I just mentioned. 5 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by nurey(m): 8:15pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Lavisha: There was really no need for your statement, the close call wasn't about the vehicle he was driving but the etiquette of the driver. And stop calling what other people can afford to drive toys they worked hard to enable them afford it. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by SportsHD: 8:32pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Speed kills. One needs to reiterate this well. I'm glad they weren't hurt. I have a stupid friend that does 90-130 km/hr on that road anytime he's coming back from work at night. His excuse is that the roads are wide and free. Drives a 2014/15 Honda. The car moves very fast too. He doesn't hear word, I hope the car won't take him one day. I'll show him this post when he comes back tonight. 3 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by chinachukwu(m): 8:57pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
SportsHD: 90-130km/hr at night on a free road isn't too much.. As long as your car has good handling, you're good! Don't forget some crashed going 60-80km/hr. Just hope you always return home every day! 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Shellsploit: 9:22pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by nymphomaniac(m): 10:00pm On Dec 18, 2021 |
kingbee90:change your ways. 2 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by buygala(m): 12:32am On Dec 19, 2021 |
Same Airport road wey I dey blow 170km/hr regularly..these v6 engines are built to be pushed..and that road is practically the only road where I can give her some kind of latitude to show what she's got ![]() Once did 210 on that road and everything just went quiet...it was as if my car was floating on clouds...it was that dangerous quiet that brought my senses back..quiet wey be like say my dead ancestors don dey observe one minute silence for their incoming son ![]() .That road is the closest thing in Nigeria to an Autobahn ....That road dares you to finish yourself ![]() Op couldn't have said it any better tho... maintaining a safe distance while driving is key... Although I kinda feel that Land Cruiser suffered a tyre mishap which led to the skid ....since the narrative didn't state that it was rear-ended or T-boned by another vehicle 13 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by sultaan(m): 1:50am On Dec 19, 2021 |
Haha but this story Didi not come with any photographic illustration 2 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by freezyprinzy(m): 3:33am On Dec 19, 2021 |
chinachukwu:130 at night is damn too risky, even if the road is well lit. 1 Like |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by bskyb(m): 3:53am On Dec 19, 2021 |
Piyke: This is a practice that many Nigerian drivers ignore. Thanks for the advice. You write beautifully too.. 3 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by HeavenlyBang(m): 9:09am On Dec 19, 2021 |
Lavisha: Imagine thinking an Accord handles better than a Golf. 10 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by teeste: 10:25am On Dec 19, 2021 |
Piyke: You are not a good writer |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Conner44: 11:19am On Dec 19, 2021 |
teeste: Were you expecting to read a paper back novel? ![]() Op wrote, we’ve all read, purpose of thread has been completed if you are experiencing difficulties with comprehension then you’d have to take it up with your primary school English teacher ![]() 10 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by kingreign(m): 3:07pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
teeste: Your opinion belongs to you in the trash. 3 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by kingreign(m): 3:10pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
Piyke: Thank God it all ended with no life lost and no injuries that caused one to be maimed or permanently confined to a wheel chair. The rate at which Nigerians drive recklessly leaves much to imagine. It's a lesson for us all who's just read this post. We need to be more alert, much more sober and extra careful when behind the wheels. Thanks brother, seasons greetings. 2 Likes |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Piyke: 5:04pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
buygala: I beg you to reduce your speed o. Its tempting but Naija is legendary. That's how someone will be speeding and one nama will just enter the road... On topic, couldn't really see what initiated the loss of control. |
Re: Keep Safe Distance: Just Witnessed A Ghastly Accident by Piyke: 5:07pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
sultaan: Yea. Sadly, I couldn't get a picture for ethical reasons. |
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