- Safiu Kehinde
A fuel tanker explosion has, on Wednesday evening, claimed many lives along Karu Bridge near Nyanya, Abuja.
The tragic incident reportedly occurred after a fully loaded fuel tanker suffered brake failure, ramming into several vehicles and igniting a massive inferno.
This is coming exactly a week after a gas tanker exploded at Otedola Bridge in Lagos, claiming four lives and injuring over 20 others.
According to eye witnesses, the impact was immediate,as flames engulfed the crash site.
This further triggered multiple explosions that sent debris flying across the area.
The tanker was carrying compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders in addition to liquid fuel.
At least 30 vehicles have reportedly been destroyed with several motorists feared dead in the fire.
While the number of casualties is yet to be confirmed as at the time of filing this report, rescue mission is currently ongoing by first responders