Having
an accident, fatal or not, is not something that anyone wants to
encounter. Regardless, when it happens, you have to look for ways to
resolve the situation as quickly as possible. This said, you expect some
sane and normal actions taken by the people at the accident spot.
However, for Nigerians, it is different. They completely do the
opposite of what you expect and it can be very annoying. Lifestyletower, shares some of the seriously annoying things some Nigerians do after an accident.
Leave their car on the road
When
you bashed another person's car, you find them arguing and exchanging
angry words right in the middle of the road. They do not really care if
their actions result in a long traffic or notorious queue. Why can't
both of you get off the road and find a solution? In other cases, when a
car has an accident, you still find it at that same spot for weeks.
Crowd the scene as if they are watching a movie
Imagine
an accident scene and people simply gather round shouting, some crying,
while others just watch what is happening like a movie. They will not
allow the emergency services to work and in some circumstances, the
police have to shoot in the air to disperse the crowd.
It is an opportunity for some to 'steal'
In
a crowd, you find the good, the bad and the ugly. The mission of
certain people is just to steal. They steal phones, wallets, and other
valuables. They do not even care if it is the properties of the person
involved in the accident. Unfortunate!
Taking pictures
The
technology age is here. The urge to take selfies and pictures have made
some people become uncaring and unconcerned about others. At an
accident scene, you find people taking pictures to post on social media
just to get likes and comments. Meanwhile, an individual is lying there
in a pool of blood.
Refuse to help the victims
This
is probably the worse of all. You just wring in pain when you see
people around you but they refuse to ferry you to the hospital or offer
first aid. Sometimes, it is not their fault because the police may just
come around and accuse you of something you do not know anything about.
Nigerians prefer to wait until the emergency services and police arrive.
But at that short time, a precious life may be lost. Let us lend a
helping hand.
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