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CNG truck brake failure triggered Abuja explosions — Fire Service

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service has confirmed that a truck carrying Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) canisters suffered brake failure, leading to multiple explosions on the Abuja-Keffi expressway.  

According to the FCT FFS Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Mohammad, the incident occurred on Wednesday when the truck, en route to Nyanya from AYA, lost control and crashed into several vehicles along the highway.

“And as a result of the impact on the vehicles and the impact of its own CNG-loaded containers, they started flying out of the truck and anywhere it landed, even about 900 meters away, there was an impact.

“The impact led to fire which resulted in casualties.

“Figures of casualties have not been given as rescue operation is still ongoing to see the number of lives that are involved.

“Some vehicles that were burnt to ashes have to be thoroughly investigated whether people are trapped inside them and that is why search is still ongoing even with searchlights as we speak,” he said.

The spokesperson however assured that once proper search has been concluded, the number of casualties will be disclosed.

He added that the Federal and FCT fire services alongside other sister agencies are at the scene to carry out the operation. (NAN)

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