Over 30 Vehicles Burnt As Petrol Tanker Crashed On Karu Bridge A petrol-laden tanker exploded on the Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi road, setting ablaze no fewer than 30 vehicles and intensifying fears of multiple casualties, The Round Table reports
The explosion, which happened earlier today, has caused dispread panic in the crowd of commuters and residents in the area.
The flames from the explosion were stated to have consumed several vehicles in the vicinity, creating a chaotic and dangerous scene.
The explosion happened when the tanker, carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), exhausted control and crashed on the bridge, leading to a fire that rapidly disband to nearby vehicles.
Eyewitnesses who spoke with Channels TV stated scenes of uproar 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 foremost responders were spotted working diligently to control the situation, administer 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 reveal, the exact number of casualties has at all events to be ascertained. However, there are fears of multiple casualties, and evacuate operations are ongoing.
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Published 3/19/2025