Earlier today, a petrol-laden tanker exploded on Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Road in Abuja, resulting in a massive fire that destroyed at least 30 vehicles and prompted a significant emergency response.
The explosion occurred when the tanker, carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), lost control and crashed on the bridge, leading to a fire that rapidly spread to nearby vehicles.
Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos as motorists and passengers attempted to flee the area to avoid the advancing flames.
In response to the incident, there is a heavy presence of military personnel and emergency responders at the scene. They are working diligently to control the situation, manage 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 report, the exact number of casualties has yet to be ascertained. However, there are fears of multiple casualties, and rescue operations are ongoing.
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