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Several fans of Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez reportedly lost their lives in a fatal accident while returning from his concert at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island.
According to eyewitness accounts shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the victims had engaged in a reckless car race on the expressway after leaving the show. The tragic incident, which involved at least four vehicles, has sparked grief and outrage online.
Eyewitness Account
One user, @alli_ya7, who posted videos from the scene, described the heartbreaking moment:
“The people that died coming back from Seyi Vibez concert last night, omg. Why did they race???? Why??? They left the show and started racing on the express, trying to overtake other cars.”
Sharing more clips of the wreckage, she added:
“Why!!!!!! Why race on the highway 😭 To think I saw one of the guys last week, now he’s gone. May their souls rest in peace. SPEED KILLS.”
Public Reactions
As the news spread, Nigerians flooded the comment section with condolences and frustration over reckless driving:
- @ChiamakaNwaJohn: “I’m very sure they also took other innocent souls with them. What kind of recklessness is this??💔 May the soul of the innocent people caught in their madness rest in peace.”
- @Namoako12: “The choices humans make sometimes may never make sense to me. May their souls rest in peace.”
- @Ewa_oyin: “Saw it on someone’s snap this morning. I didn’t know it was this bad!! My God! Why?”
- @Wire__7: “I race too but one gottat be very careful and drive with caution.”
- @Nedu1313: “If you have a car and maintain it well, you won’t be racing like an idiot. RIP to the lost souls.”
- @JeSuis_Ugonna: “My own is that I hope they didn’t involve innocent motorists on their lane.”
- @swagnito: “Racing on Lagos expressway that doesn’t have street lamps and unruly drivers… drive like your family is a passenger in the other cars. It’s sad but 1+1=2.”
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