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Viral video shows wrong-way driver on Lebanese highway

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A viral video circulating on social media appears to show a wrong-way driver attempting to navigate a Lebanese highway in broad daylight.

The video, posted Saturday, uses the hashtag #TMO, which stands for Lebanon’s Traffic Management Organization. It has been viewed more than 100,000 times.

“Only in Lebanon,” the post said.

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VIDEO: Wrong-way driver on Lebanese highway:

A location is not listed, but posted signage indicates the incident may have happened along the Matn Express Highway.

It is not clear if the driver was cited, or if there were any injuries.

A viral video circulating on social media appears to show a wrong-way driver in Lebanon. (Facebook/Screen grab)
A viral video circulating on social media appears to show a wrong-way driver in Lebanon. (Facebook/Screen grab)

Road safety in Lebanon has been an issue in Lebanon for decades with many road safety organizations advocating for stricter law enforcement and driver’s training.

Some manufacturing companies are working on products to prevent wrong-way driving with a warning for drivers ahead of any potential risk.

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