Many individuals are Feared Lifeless whereas others have been trapped after a fuel-laden tanker exploded alongside the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway space of Kogi State.

Two industrial buses and different autos have been burnt within the incident which occurred immediately in entrance of the Kogi Native Authorities Secretariat at about 7:00 am on Sunday morning, Could 21, 2023. 

It was gathered that the truck driver was conveying the gas to a vacation spot within the state when he misplaced management and rammed into different autos.

In line with stories, the explosion occurred because of the impression of the collision. The hearth that emanated from the explosion, razed the tanker, some autos alongside some folks trapped in it.

Nevertheless, emergency responders together with officers of the Federal Roads Security Corps had stormed the scene to salvage the scenario and begin rescue operations.

Confirming the incident, the state Sector Commander, FRSC, Stephen Dawlung, stated the crash had precipitated a backlog of site visitors alongside the expressway.

He additionally famous that many victims have been trapped within the crash. 

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