Open Manholes.

 A cyclist fell into this manhole and broke his leg.

 A manhole is an opening to an underground chamber or a confined space that give access for maintenance or installations of cables or utilities.

In Lagos,most manholes that serve this purpose have either been abandoned or such cables or utilities underneath are no more in use.

During road construction activity, newly constructed manholes are left opened for many weeks and months, posing great danger to pedestrains, motorists and riders.

Relevant construction companies and the government should ensure the prompt closure of manholes before they cause more damage to vehicles, motor cycles and even injuries to pedestrains.