A video showing a crash victim begging for help instead of focusing on recording the incident has ignited heavy reactions online, with many Ghanaians expressing anger at people who filmed the scene rather than assisted the injured.
The footage, widely shared on social media, shows the man trapped in a critical situation following a road accident. While he is clearly in pain and urgently calling for help, some bystanders were seen holding up their phones to record what was happening instead of offering assistance. At one point, the victim is heard saying that the video “is not important” and pleading for help.
Viewers of the clip have taken to social media to condemn the behaviour of the onlookers who focused on capturing the moment for online sharing rather than intervening to save the injured man’s life. Many users described the response as insensitive and reflective of troubling social attitudes toward human suffering.
Ghana’s road safety issues have long been a subject of concern, with accidents causing numerous injuries and fatalities each year. Critics say that this latest incident underscores not only the need for better road safety measures but also greater public education on how to respond ethically and responsibly in emergency situations.
Traffic officers and safety advocates have also weighed in, urging drivers and pedestrians to prioritise caution and to take action when an accident occurs — including helping victims and reporting crashes to authorities quickly. They argue that every second matters in such cases, and that bystander assistance can be crucial to saving lives.
The video has sparked wider debate about social media culture and the ethics of filming traumatic events. Some commentators say that the pursuit of online attention or viral content should never take precedence over human life and dignity, while others have emphasised the need for stronger laws governing the sharing of footage from accident scenes.
The identity of the man in the video has not been publicly confirmed, and there has been no official report on his condition since the clip circulated. However, the emotional reactions to his plea have drawn attention to basic questions of compassion and collective responsibility in moments of crisis.
