A heavily petrol-laden tanker exploded on Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Road on Wednesday evening, sparking a massive fire that destroyed no fewer than 30 vehicles.
Eyewitness account said that the explosion occurred when the tanker, carrying Premium Motor Spirit, lost control and crashed on the bridge, igniting a blaze that spread rapidly.
The eyewitnesses reported hearing shattering multiple blasts, with thick smoke billowing into the sky while residents, motorists and passersby scampered for safety away from the scene.
As of the time of filling this report emergency responders and security personnel were already at the scene of the incident. They cordoned off the area and diverted traffic away to some safe routes.
Although the actual number of casualties could not be ascertained, the eyewitness said many people have lost their lives, while a lot number got injured by the explosion and pandemonium to ensued after the blasts.
Rescue operations are ongoing at press time.
