A petrol-laden tanker has exploded at Karu Bridge, near Nyanyan, along the Abuja-Keffi Road, Abuja.
The incident has destroyed no fewer than 30 vehicles, raising fears of multiple casualties.
The explosion occurred when the tanker, carrying Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, lost control and crashed on the bridge, igniting a fire that rapidly spread to nearby vehicles.
A heavy presence of military personnel and emergency responders was observed at the scene.
Security officials have cordoned off the affected area, redirecting traffic 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 confirmed. However, there are concerns over multiple casualties, and rescue operations are ongoing.
Source: dailypost.ng
