A devastating explosion near Karu Bridge on the Abuja-Keffi expressway resulted in a significant loss of life, with numerous fatalities feared, and many more individuals sustaining a range of injuries.

The blast also severed access to the heavily trafficked road in the Federal Capital Territory, causing widespread disruption.

A series of subsequent explosions exacerbated the initial inferno, sparking widespread panic among onlookers.

The raging fire, caused by a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trailer that lost control, reportedly claimed six lives, and consumed at least 30 vehicles, prompting a large-scale emergency response from authorities, who scrambled to contain the damage and provide assistance.

A disturbing trend shows that a staggering 1,896 lives have been lost in 172 oil tanker accidents in Nigeria over the past 16 years, dating back to 2009.

Below are images capturing the devastating scene, a day after the explosion near Karu Bridge on the Abuja-Keffi expressway.