Many feared dead and others injured as fuel tanker explodes in Kaduna

Several people have been feared dead and others injured following a deadly tanker explosion in Kaduna State.

The incident occurred around 8:30 am on Monday, near Rochas Foundation School, along the Kaduna–Kano expressway bypass, from Kwangila to Dan Magaji, Zaria, Kaduna State.

According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, the crash involved two tankers and two passenger-filled Golf cars.

Witnesses said the impact triggered five explosions, followed by a fire that sent heavy smoke over the area., “All the occupants of the cars died on the spot, except one driver who survived but sustained severe burns, ” one witness said.

Emergency services, including the fire department and security agencies, have cordoned off the scene.

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Motorists and pedestrians have been advised to avoid the route as rescue and recovery operations continue.

Authorities have yet to confirm the exact number of casualties. Data compiled between