No fewer than 30 vehicles were razed on Wednesday when a petrol-laden tanker exploded on Karu Bridge, along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), resulting in a massive fire.
The fire prompted a significant emergency response as some motorists were also feared dead.
The explosion occurred when the tanker, carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), lost control and crashed on the bridge, leading to a fire that rapidly spread to nearby vehicles.
Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos as motorists and passengers attempted to flee the area to avoid the advancing flames.
A heavy presence of military personnel and emergency responders was seen at the scene.
The first responders were spotted working diligently to control the situation, manage the movement of people, and ensure public safety.
Security officials have cordoned off the affected area, directing traffic away from the scene to facilitate the operations of firefighting teams and medical personnel.
As of the time of this report, the exact number of casualties has yet to be ascertained. However, there are fears of multiple casualties, and rescue operations are ongoing. – CHANNELS TV
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