The Benin-Agbor-Asaba Road in Nigeria recently became impassable for five days, causing massive gridlock and stranding travelers. Commuters endured long waits, with some spending nights on the road, as vehicles lined up bumper-to-bumper. The incident highlights years of road deterioration and failed interventions, with government agencies and politicians offering explanations. The human toll was captured by a female traveler brushing her teeth by the roadside after a frustrating night in traffic.
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