Panic in Kubwa as car crashes into gas store, triggers explosion
By Lai Gidado
A car rammed into a gas store on Arab Road, Kubwa, Abuja, on Sunday morning, triggering an explosion that shook buildings several metres away from the scene.
The incident, which occurred at about 6:15am, sent residents into panic as the impact was reportedly felt in nearby communities.
Residents of Dantata Estate, Kubwa, located about two kilometres from the scene, were said to have felt the force of the explosion, with some buildings reportedly vibrating.
“The explosion was loud enough to wake people from their sleep, and we could feel the buildings shaking. Everyone was wondering what had happened,” a resident said.
The shelter stand and signposts at the nearby Liberty Junction were destroyed in the incident.
Several shops in the vicinity were also affected by the inferno, while the vehicle involved in the crash was completely razed.
The driver of the ill-fated vehicle and a child were rescued from the scene and taken to a hospital for treatment.
Later in the day, security operatives and firefighters were deployed to the area as efforts were made to restore normalcy.
A large crowd also gathered at the scene, obstructing the free flow of vehicular movement.
