CNG Truck In Ghastly Accident On Karu Bridge

By: Nkechi Isa

A Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck and several other vehicles are involved in a
ghastly motor accident at the Karu bridge between Kugbo and Nyanya, a suburb of Abuja.

The accident, which occurred at about 7.14 this evening has left emergency responders battling to rescue victims.

According to the Head of Forecasting Response and Mitigation Division of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mr. Mark Nyam, the accident occurred when the driver of the CNG truck lost control on the bridge thereby running into other motorists and leading to an explosion.

Nyam noted that the Search and Rescue Team of FEMA, Federal Fire Service, FCT Fire Service, the Nigeria Police Force and NEMA were on ground to rescue the casualties.

Accordingly, victims of the incident are right now been taken to the State House Clinic, because the Asokoro Hospital and the National Hospital can no longer accommodate victims of the unfortunate incident.

Abuja Digest will bring you more details as they emerge.