Gas Truck Explosion Kills at Least 10 in Nigeria

A catastrophic highway collision involving a compressed natural gas (CNG) truck led to a massive explosion, claiming at least ten lives near Nyanya, just outside Abuja, on Wednesday.

According to reports, the truck lost control and plowed into multiple vehicles, igniting a devastating fire that engulfed several cars. Emergency responders are facing difficulties due to heavy traffic congestion, with the highway completely shut down in both directions.

The incident adds to a growing list of deadly fuel-related crashes in Nigeria, despite recent government reforms aimed at improving petroleum transport safety. Officials continue to assess the full extent of the tragedy, as conflicting death tolls emerge from various agencies.