The Digest:
A devastating tanker explosion on the Kaduna-Kano expressway near Zaria has left several dead and others injured. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, involved two tankers and two cars, igniting a series of explosions that spread fear and chaos.
Key Points:
- The accident took place around 8:30 AM at Dan Magaji, Zaria, near Rochas Foundation School.
- Two fuel-laden tankers collided with two passenger-filled Golf cars.
- The crash caused five loud explosions, followed by thick smoke and massive fires.
- All occupants of the cars were killed instantly, with one driver surviving but suffering severe burns.
- Emergency and security teams have cordoned off the highway for recovery efforts.
- Motorists have been advised to avoid the area as rescue operations continue.
- The tragic incident underscores the ongoing risks on Nigeria’s highways due to tanker-related accidents.
The tragic tanker explosion in Zaria highlights the devastating impact of road accidents, claiming lives and injuring others. The series of explosions calls attention to the need for stricter regulations and greater safety measures along major routes.
Sources: Channels TV
