FCT, Abuja – Tragedy struck on Wednesday night, March 19, around the Karu bridge area of the nation’s capital, Abuja, as a fuel-laden truck exploded.
Eyewitnesses disclosed that the truck lost control around the Karu bridge, an area between Kugbo and Nyanya on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway.
As reported by Vanguard, they said some cars were trapped in the incident with their occupants unable to escape.
According to Vanguard, several residents of the area called its correspondent up till about 7:50 pm, seeking ways of reaching the relevant emergency services.
NTA News confirmed the development and disclosed that Fire Fighters have arrived at the scene of the incident.
NTA shared videos and wrote:
“Tanker Explodes at Abuja-keffi Expressway close to Karu bridge Number of casualties Uncertain as Fire Fighters arrive the scene.”
See the videos below;
Oyo: Two people die in fresh fuel tanker explosion
This happened after two people, including a tanker driver and his motor boy, died in a fiery explosion around Gabster Mega Petrol Station, Orita Challenge, Ibadan, at about 5:00 am on Tuesday, March 4.
Firefighters and security agencies quickly contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby shops and residential areas.
Oyo State authorities confirmed the incident is under control, as investigations continue to determine the cause of the explosion.
Details later…
Fuel-laden tanker explodes in Jigawa state
This latest explosion comes just one month after a similar incident in October that left over 180 dead and many more injured.
The October explosion in Majia, Taura Local Government Area, occurred when a tanker, travelling from Kano to Yobe, exploded as villagers attempted to scoop up the spilt fuel.
