Tragedy in Abuja: Tanker Explosion Leaves 6 Dead, 14 Vehicles Burnt

On Wednesday night, a terrible tanker explosion near Abuja’s Karu Bridge destroyed numerous vehicles and sent commuters and locals into a state of widespread terror.
Six people were killed and 14 vehicles were entirely burned in the event, which happened at around 7:14 p.m., according to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command.
The tragedy was described as a severe motor vehicle crash that occurred prior to Nyanya Bridge in an official statement by SP Josephine Adeh, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer.

Six people were recovered from the wreckage but were later pronounced dead at the hospital, according to the police, although some witnesses saying that the death toll approached ten.
According to SP Adeh, Karu Division received a distress call about the terrible scene.

She claimed that a Dangote trailer carrying a lot of cement had lost control and collided with traffic-stuck immobile cars as it approached Nyanya Bridge from AYA.

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Fourteen vehicles were caught in a blazing fire as a result of the incident. As drivers and bystanders frantically sought refuge, panic and mayhem ensued.

“Emergency responders raced to the scene to rescue those trapped, fighting against dense smoke and extreme heat.”

She said, “Sadly, the on-duty medical staff confirmed the deaths of the six victims after they were rescued from the wreckage and taken to the hospital.” The Karu General Hospital Morgue is now home to their remains.

“Normal traffic flow has been restored after police officers, along with firefighters, other security agencies, and brave individuals on the scene, contained the fire.”

Here are some pictures showing the explosion’s aftermath: