Some vehicles were razed on Wednesday when an explosion happened on Karu Bridge, along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). 

The incident happened when a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck lost control, crashed into Karu Bridge, and ramped into some vehicles, leading to an explosion.

The fire destroyed some vehicles and prompted a significant emergency response. Some motorists were also feared dead in the fire.

Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos as motorists and passengers attempted to flee the area to avoid the advancing flames.

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A heavy presence of military personnel and emergency responders was seen at the scene.

The first responders were spotted working diligently to control the situation, manage the movement of people, and ensure public safety.

Security officials have cordoned off the affected area, directing traffic away from the scene to facilitate the operations of firefighting teams and medical personnel.

As of the time of this report, the exact number of casualties has yet to be ascertained. However, there are fears of multiple casualties, and rescue operations are ongoing.