Many die, scores injured as tanker explodes in Kaduna

Favour Rotimi

Multiple fatalities has been recorded following a deadly tanker explosion on Monday morning in Dan Magaji, Zaria, Kaduna State.

The tragic incident occurred around 8:30 am near the Rochas Foundation School along the Kaduna–Kano expressway bypass, between Kwangila and Dan Magaji.

According to eyewitness accounts by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the accident involved two fuel-laden tankers and two passenger-filled Golf cars. The collision reportedly triggered five loud explosions, sending massive flames and thick black smoke into the air, blanketing the busy highway.

“All the occupants of the cars died on the spot, except one driver who survived but sustained severe burns,” one eyewitness told Makama.

Emergency services and security personnel swiftly moved to the scene, cordoning off the area and urging motorists to seek alternative routes as rescue and recovery operations continue.