An unspecified number of persons have sustained various degrees of injuries when a tanker carrying fuel exploded in Maitama in Abuja on Monday night.
The incident which caused widespread panic happened along Shehu Shagari Way affecting 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 unknown as at the time of filing this report.
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The explosion also resulted in a significant traffic gridlock in the area, further disrupting movement in the busy part of the federal capital city.
A call to the Police spokes person proved abortive as the known line was not connecting.
