A jaw-dropping video making the rounds on social media has left many stunned as it captures the moment a man miraculously escaped unscathed after a 40-foot loaded tank container fell on his car.
The shocking incident, which took place at Mile 2 in Lagos yesterday, sparked widespread reactions, with viewers describing it as nothing short of a divine intervention.
It was gathered that the incident occurred when the tanker, loaded with goods, lost control and toppled onto the vehicle. The video showed the man, who is the driver of Toyota Camry, registration number LSR 293 HJ trapped under the container.
Luckily for him, the man received immediate help, as the clip showed several people rushing to the scene, working together to pull the container off the car.
However, with the help of the good samaritans, Lagos State Traffic Management Authorities (LASTMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), the man was rescued.
In the video, the man, who was lying flat in the driver’s seat, was carefully pulled out of his severely damaged car. To everyone’s astonishment, he emerged from the wreckage without a single scratch.
The video quickly took over the social media space as social media users shared their thoughts. Some reactions are shown below:
mixta_rock said, “Allah is so kind and merciful, no one or nothing can harm you except by the will of Allah and nothing can do you good except by his will. When it’s time for things to happen in mankind’s life nothing can take it a second away or a second closer except by which Allah has destined.”
segun_michaels said, “Nigerians are just sweet kind of people , God bless us all.”
thonyobiazi said, “You people should at least allow the rescue team do there job and give space incase of medical attention…may Nigeria 🇳🇬 be good one day .in advance country once rescue teams are available or whoever is available in position of that they give enough space…abi you wan make e pai with your noise and heat 😏😏.Thank God for protection ❤️.”
chubbytanie said, “Change of name to ORIYOMI.”
ti_mmy said, “They were touching his head, yes. Only if you know the gravity of the container that fell on him and how long it took them to move the container. God is great.”
hay____bee said, “Nothing but Grace! The scene is gory enough to claim life👏.”
Watch the video showing how the man made it out alive below: