Another truck, a trailer suspected to be carrying cement, was also seen trapped in the flood.
A section of the federal road passing through Benin City has been rendered impassable due to flooding, leading to a truck carrying petroleum products to fall.
The incident occurred when the truck driver lost control of the vehicle as it navigated the flooded stretch of the highway.
Although the exact product being transported by the truck could not be immediately ascertained, a video footage obtained by SaharaReporters showed the moment the truck caved in and fell into the flood.
Another truck, a trailer suspected to be carrying cement, was also seen trapped in the flood.
Motorists have expressed frustration and disappointment over the state of the road, lamenting the federal government’s priority on new projects over the rehabilitation of existing highways.
“This is a section of the federal road passing through Benin City. This road is a multi-network route leading to several parts of Nigeria. Yet, the federal government abandoned it to focus on a white elephant road project – the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway,” a motorist exclaimed.
The motorist further emphasised that the government’s action “reeks of irresponsibility of the highest order.”
Many are questioning the government’s priorities and calling for urgent attention to the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing roads.
The incident highlights the need for the government to prioritise the maintenance of existing infrastructure to prevent such incidents in the future.
The Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project has been a subject of controversy, with many questioning its relevance and cost.
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