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Speaker 1: Many have been reported dead at Karu Bridge in Yanya

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area of Abuja, Nigeria capital City, following a petrol tanker

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that allegedly failed break, ramming into numbers of cars at

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the bridge that led to multiple vehicle explosions. Some of

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the eyewitnesses said that more than forty vehicles exploded with

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the drivers and passengers inside the moving cars. A series

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of videos posted online by residents showed a large crowd

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of people at the scene of the accident with black

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smoke billowing with continuous explosions. According to eyewitnesses, the multiple

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explosions occurred around seven pm on Wednesday at the Karu

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Bridge at Yanya area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory FCT,

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after a gas tanker failed break, burst into flames and

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engulfed several vehicles. Emergency responders, including men of the Nigeria

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Police Force FRSC, Army firefighters among other security agencies, were

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seen to have continued the rescue operations at night, most

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especially redirecting motorists applying the road to avoid the affected

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portion of the road. The exact figure of the total

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casualty is yet to be stated by the security operatives,

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which one of them told tvcne Us that it was

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too early to know the exact figure. With many of

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the rescued victims rushed to the hospital. The incident has

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caused severe gridlock along the axis, forcing many commuters to

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abandon their vehicles. Punch newspaper reported that the Presidential Compressed

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Natural Gas Initiative has confirmed that a break failure was

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the primary factor behind the devastating by fueled petrol tanker

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accident that may have caused the death of many persons

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on Wednesday in Abuja. It also expressed sorrow over the accident,

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offering condolences to the families affected. A statement signed by

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the initiative stated that the organization was saddened by the

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loss of lives, but urged the public to await the

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outcome of a comprehensive investigation to determ and the exact

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cause of the accident. The Punch had earlier reported the explosion,

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which the FCT Emergency Management Department claimed to involve a

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CNG truck and other vehicles. It said the accident, which

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led to an explosion near Caru Bridge, happened at about

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seven fourteen pm on Wednesday. The statement read the PCNG

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Initiative is deeply saddened by the tragic accident on the

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Caru Bridge between Kubbo and Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory.

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Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and

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all those affected by this devastating incident. While initial reports

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suggest the involvement of a bi fueled petrol tanker, we

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urge the public to await the outcome of a thorough

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investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the accident. Preliminary

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accounts indicate a possible brake system failure leading to the

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explosion of the petrol storage tank, but it is crucial

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to avoid speculation until all facts are established. The pcn

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NGI also promise to work with relevant authorities to ensure

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that safety standards are upheld and incidents like this are

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prevented in the future. A commendation was also given to

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the FEMA, the Nigeria Police Force and the National Emergency

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Management Agency for their swift response to the incident, limiting

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further casualties. The PCNG Initiative remains committed to promoting the

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safe and sustainable use of CNNG as a cleaner energy alternative.

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We will continue to work closely with relevant authorities, including

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the FCT Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Fire Service, and

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other stakeholders to ensure that safety standards are upheld and

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incidents like this are prevented in the future. We commend

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the swift response of the emergency responders, including FEMA, the

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Nigeria Police Force, and the National Emergency Management Agency who

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are on the ground working tirelessly to rescue victims and

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manage the situation. Statement concluded, Possus walk on level Britain,

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