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30 Vehicles Burnt, More Than 10 Confined Dead In Abuja Tanker Explosion

Residents/Commuters at the scene of a CNG ( Compressed Natural Gas ) tanker explosion on Wednesday near Karu Bridge, a suburban area in Abuja, destroyed several vehicles and sparked widespread panic among residents and commuters. The incident, which occurred at around 7:14 p.m., claimed more than 10 lives and left at least 30 vehicles burnt, according to witnesses in Abuja, on March 20, 2025. (Photo by Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12176487
Date Taken	19 March 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto
Category	Disaster and Accident
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto

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