An unconfirmed number of persons were feared killed with many others sustaining various degrees of injuries following a massive explosion that occurred around the Karu Bridge on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, cutting off the ever-busy road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after a gas tanker burst into flames and engulfed several vehicles.
The incident happened during rush hour as commuters were returning from work and other daily activities.
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Several explosions followed the initial burst of the inferno, causing serious panic.
Report has it that emergency responders were on hand to offer rescue services.
Personnel from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other security agencies were also reportedly at the scene, working to contain the situation.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that the incident caused severe gridlock along the axis as vehicles were clogged in both directions of the expressway,