EXPLOSION ROCKS ABUJA, MANY INJURED

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EXPLOSION ROCKS ABUJA, MANY INJURED

A tanker carrying fuel exploded in Maitama in Abuja on Monday night, leaving many 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.

The driver of the tanker is believed to have fled the scene after the truck tipped over, leading to the explosion.

The exact cause of the incident is still under investigation.

The explosion also resulted in a significant traffic gridlock in the area, further disrupting movement in the busy part of the federal capital city.

  • Dons Eze

    DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.

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