A petrol-laden tanker has exploded at Karu Bridge, near Nyanya, along the Abuja-Keffi Road, Abuja
The tragic incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, led to a raging fire that burnt over 30 vehicles.
Eyewitnesses say the tanker, loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), lost control before crashing on the bridge.
The impact caused an explosion, sending flames and thick black smoke into the sky. The fire quickly spread to nearby vehicles, trapping some motorists and causing a chaotic scene.
Security personnel and emergency responders rushed to the site to contain the situation. Firefighters worked tirelessly to douse the flames, while medical teams attended to victims.
Authorities have sealed off the affected area, redirecting traffic to prevent further incidents.
As of the time of this report, officials have not yet confirmed the number of casualties.
However, concerns remain high due to the scale of the destruction and the number of vehicles involved. Rescue teams continue to search for possible survivors while assessing the extent of damage.
In an official statement, Nkechi Isa, Head of Public Affairs at the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), shared details about the accident.
According to Mark Nyam, Head of Forecasting, Response, and Mitigation, “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.”
Nyam further explained the cause of the explosion, stating, “The accident happened when the driver of the CNG truck lost control on the bridge, thereby running into other motorists and causing an explosion.”
