The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has confirmed that 10 persons lost their lives to the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG-laden) truck explosion that occurred at Karu bridge along Abuja / Keffi Expressway.
The Head Forecasting Response and Mitigation of FEMD, Mr. Mark Nyam, said eight bodies were deposited at the Karu Hospital Morgue, one body at the Asokoro District Hospital Morgue, while another body was deposited at the National Hospital.
He revealed that over 30 persons suffered various degrees of burns.
Some of the victims have been referred to Gwagwalada Teaching Hospital, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi and Cedercrest Hospital, Abuja for proper care.
No fewer than 10 vehicles were burnt during the incident.
In a statement shortly after a visit to the incident scene, the Ag. Director-General of FEMD, Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed, again has appealed to motorists to observe traffic rules and regulations.
He cautioned against reckless driving, dangerous overtaking and poor maintenance of vehicles.
Mohammed further appealed to FCT residents to always use the 112 Emergency Toll-Free number in the event of any emergency.
Meanwhile, Karu Bridge witnessed yet another truck accident Thursday, but with no casualties.
The truck laden with fertilizer ran into a Hi-jet vehicle and a dump truck also known as a tipper.
The accident occurred under the popular Karu bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, where a CNG-Laden truck exploded Wednesday evening claiming the lives of ten persons.
Reacting to the accident, the Acting Director-General of the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed has advised motorists to drive with caution as the Federal Road Safety Corps is taking steps to tow away the affected vehicles to avoid traffic buildup.
Mohamed appealed to drivers to always obey traffic rules and regulations in order to drive to stay alive.
The Director-General thanked God that no life was lost to the incident.
● Report by Abuja Digest.
