A tanker carrying fuel exploded in Maitama in Abuja on Monday night, leaving at least three persons injured and causing widespread panic.
The incident happened along Shehu Shagari Way and also affected passengers in a commercial vehicle.
Amid the chaos, emergency responders showed up at the scene, and nearby hospitals were quickly alerted.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic as emergency responders rushed to the scene, and nearby hospitals were quickly alerted. A health official at Maitama District Hospital, who requested anonymity, confirmed that victims from the explosion were being treated at the facility. “I saw victims being brought in for emergency care,” the official said.
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Survivors reportedly told hospital staff that the driver of the tanker fled the scene after the truck tipped over, leading to the explosion. The exact cause of the incident was still under investigation.
The explosion caused a significant traffic gridlock in the area, further disrupting movement in the busy part of the federal capital city. Authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the full extent of the injuries or possible fatalities.
