US EditionTanker carrying natural gas explodes on highway in Nigeria; several feared dead
- A tanker carrying Compressed Natural Gas exploded on a highway in Nigeria, with many feared dead due to a multi-vehicle pileup that happened around 7:15 p.m. near Karu Bridge, according to local media reports.
- The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative expressed deep sadness over the accident and called for patience as investigations proceed to clarify the cause, which may involve brake system failure.
- Initial reports indicated at least 30 vehicles were consumed by flames, and footage captured moments leading to the explosion, including a fireball erupting from the truck and intense flames engulfing multiple cars.
- Emergency officials reported that at least 30 vehicles were engulfed in flames after the explosion, with at least 10 bodies counted at the crash site, but no official death toll has been confirmed yet.
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Tanker carrying natural gas explodes on highway in Nigeria; several feared dead
A tanker carrying compressed natural gas (CNG) exploded following a multi-vehicle pileup on a highway in Nigeria, with “many” feared dead, according to local media reports. The explosion occurred at approximately 7:14 p.m. on Wednesday when the truck lost control and crashed into multiple vehicles near Karu Bridge in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, according to emergency officials. Nigerian media outlet Daily Post reported that at least 30 vehicles we…
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ShareThe First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has enjoined vehicle owners to be sure of the roadworthiness of their vehicle before putting them on the highways. Mrs. Tinubu gave this counsel in her message on the tanker explosion which occured on Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday. She wrote: “I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident... The post …First Lady Insists On Certified Vehicle Roadworthiness appeared first on New Telegraph.
Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Karu Tanker Explosion - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA
Tinubu orders investigation into karu tanker explosion 32 total views today By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the tanker explosion that caused multiple accidents and fatalities in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his condolences to the families of those who […] The post Tinubu orders investigation into karu tanker explo…
Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Tanker Explosion In Abuja – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
…10 Dead, Over 30 Injured ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night. The president condoled with family members who lost loved ones in the inferno, which happened at the peak hour. He also […]
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