Tragic Abuja Explosion: Six Dead, 14 Vehicles Burnt in Fiery Crash
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed that six people lost their lives and 14 vehicles were destroyed after a deadly truck explosion near Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway on Wednesday evening.
Authorities revealed that the Dangote trailer, loaded with cement, lost control, crashing into stationary vehicles caught in traffic. The collision ignited a massive fire, trapping victims and causing widespread panic.
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Rescue teams rushed to the scene, battling thick smoke to save those trapped. Despite their efforts, six victims succumbed to their injuries and their remains have been deposited at Karu General Hospital Morgue.
While others are receiving treatment at National Hospital, Asokoro Hospital, State House Clinic, Custom Hospital, and Nyanya General Hospital.
The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) blamed the incident on a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trailer, while police launched an investigation to determine the full cause.
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The Ag. Director General of the FEMD, Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed have urged drivers to exercise caution and obey traffic rules to prevent similar tragedies.