A tragic and unusual accident claimed the life of a man in Calabar in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, May 25, 2025.
According to eyewitness reports, the lone victim was driving a sedan when the car veered off the road and landed in a gutter, its roof smashing against the pavement.
The impact was fatal, and the male driver—reportedly the only occupant of the vehicle—died at the scene.
A video from the aftermath of the crash has surfaced online, showing a crowd gathered around the wreckage, visibly shocked by the nature of the accident.
Social media users have reacted with disbelief and sorrow:
@01_spatherapist commented, “Ahhhh how come in gutter… may his soul rest in peace 🕊️.”
@Chindudiy wrote, “People should be responsible please.”
@AsiegbuVal questioned the context of a bystander’s remark: “What does he mean by ‘it is too early’? Is there a specific time for accidents to happen?”
Others, like @Blanka1122 and @Katerflamesz, expressed frustration at the tone of some reactions at the scene.
The freak nature of the accident has sparked conversations about road safety and the unpredictability of such tragedies.
See the video here.
