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A survivor of the Abuja truck explosion recounts his terrifying escape as the blast left six dead and 14 vehicles destroyed near Karu Bridge. Emergency responders arrived, but the fire had already caused massive destruction. Authorities confirm the explosion occurred around 7:14 pm, sparking concerns over road safety.
A survivor of the devastating truck explosion near Karu Bridge in Abuja has shared a harrowing account of the incident, which left six people dead and destroyed 14 vehicles. The explosion, which occurred on Wednesday evening, caused chaos as flames quickly engulfed the area, forcing people to flee for safety.

Elvis Samuel, who barely escaped with his life, described the terrifying moment when the truck lost control to Punch newspaper. He recalled hearing panicked shouts about the failed brakes before a sudden eruption of fire. “I saw fire on my face,” he recounted, displaying the burns and injuries he sustained while trying to escape. According to him, good Samaritans helped tow his vehicle away just in time to prevent it from being consumed by the flames.

Eyewitnesses reported that the truck plowed into several vehicles before bursting into flames, triggering a series of explosions. Emergency services arrived at the scene to contain the blaze, but not before significant loss of life and property had occurred.

The FCT police command confirmed that the explosion happened around 7:14 p.m., with authorities still assessing the full extent of the damage. As investigations continue, residents are calling for better enforcement of road safety regulations to prevent such tragedies.