Many feared dead, properties destroyed in Abuja tanker explosion

Abdullateef Fowewe
Many have been feared dead and several properties destroyed following an explosion involving a fuel-laden truck, near Karu Bridge in Abuja.
The explosion which occurred late on Wednesday, caused disarray in the area.
It was gathered that the truck lost control near the bridge, which lies between Kugbo and Nyanya along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway.
It was reported that several cars were trapped in the incident, leaving their occupants unable to escape.