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Abuja tanker explosion leaves several feared dead, many injured

By Rasheed Aladejana

March 20, 2025
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Abuja tanker explosion leaves several feared dead, many injured
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An unconfirmed number of persons were feared killed on Wednesday, with many others injured following an explosion around the Karu Bridge on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, cutting off the ever-busy road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after a gas tanker burst into flames and engulfed several vehicles

The incident according to reports happened during rush hour as commuters were returning from work and other daily activities.

Afrocover learned that emergency responders were on hand to offer rescue services.

Personnel from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other security agencies were also reportedly at the scene, working to contain the situation.

According to Witnesses, the truck lost control around the Karu bridge, an area between Kugbo and Nyanya on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway.

Also, in a statement signed by Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa, the Head of Forecasting Response and Mitigation, Mark Nyam, confirming the explosion said that the accident occurred when the driver of the CNG truck lost control and collided with other vehicles, leading to the explosion.

The statement read, “A ghastly motor accident has occurred at the Karu bridge between Kugbo and Nyanya in the FCT. The accident, which occurred at about 7.14 this evening, involved a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck and other vehicles.

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“According to the Head of Forecasting Response and Mitigation division of FEMA, Mr Mark Nyam, the accident occurred when the driver of the CNG truck lost control on the bridge there by running into other motorists and leading to an explosion.”

He mentioned that search and rescue teams from the FEMD, Federal Fire Service, FCT Fire Service, Nigeria Police Force, and National Emergency Management Agency were present at the scene to assist the victims.

 

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