Video captures accident with trailer on third mainland bridge
A tragic accident involving a trailer has occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge, with a video of the incident surfacing online.
The video, shared on the popular social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, captured the heart-stopping accident.
In the clip, a speeding red car was seen moving along the bridge.
Moments later, a trailer attempting to overtake another trailer on the left side unknowingly swerved into the path of the oncoming red car.
In an effort to avoid a collision with the other trailer, the driver veered to the right, directly into the red car’s lane.
Unable to anticipate the sudden turn, the red car collided with the trailer, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle’s body.
Although no injuries have been reported so far, the extent of the damage to the red car was evident in the short clip.
As the video circulated online, concerned individuals flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts and reactions.
See some reactions below:
@TheUptown_SA: “The driver of the red car is so stupid 🤦🏾His rate of speed is too fast.”
@KagetechD: “Drunk truck drivers aside, red car driver doesn’t realise he’s driving a 4 plug engine and na him wan overtake pass. Mumu man.”
@youngvallen123: “That red car was over speeding, bruh what are you trying to do ?”
@investorcisco: “The truck in the middle didn’t check side mirror before moving away for that other truck.. Tough.”
@investorcisco: “Omo that danfo driver experience na 200 meters
@08_samee: “Everybody blaming the red car driver should know he didn’t do anything wrong the truck is at fault.”
@ruphc: “The danfo 🚌 driver deserves a mendal, that’s some F1 grade reflex.”
WATCH VIDEO:
This accident happened on 3rd Mainland Bridge this morning. Please always stay careful of these trailers on the road 🥴 pic.twitter.com/Lf2nvouOE1
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) March 2, 2025
