By Emmanuel Kwada
A catastrophic multiple vehicle accident occurred on Tuesday evening at Karu Bridge, Abuja, resulting in the loss of six lives and the destruction of 14 vehicles in a raging inferno.
According to police sources, the accident happened at approximately 6:58 p.m. when a Dangote trailer, fully loaded with cement, suffered brake failure while traveling from AYA to Nyanya.
The out-of-control trailer crashed into stationary vehicles caught in traffic, triggering a massive fire that engulfed the surrounding area. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the impact of the crash causing a series of blasts that sent fireballs and debris soaring hundreds of meters into the air.
Some projectiles were flung nearly a kilometer from the crash site, causing widespread panic among residents and road users as commuters scrambled for safety.
Unfortunately, six victims were pulled from the wreckage and rushed to Karu Hospital
Emergency responders, including police operatives and fire service personnel, swiftly intervened to contain the fire and restore order. Unfortunately, six victims were pulled from the wreckage and rushed to Karu Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed them dead. The corpses have been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy.
As investigations into the cause of the incident proceed, emergency responders continue to assess the situation. The Karu Bridge inferno has left a trail of destruction and devastation in its wake, with many lives forever changed by the tragic events of Tuesday evening.
