Many feared dead as impatient motorcycle rider triggers gas explosion in Nasarawa
September 10, 2018
An explosion at Natson filling station on Monday (today) has led to the loss of many lives in Lafia, Nasarawa, according to reports.
The explosion was said to have occurred as a result of a leakage from a gas truck which was offloading its content.
All vehicles and motorcycles were said to have been blocked from moving while the offloading was in progress but an impatient rider allegedly defied the precaution.
The bike reportedly ignited the fire as he attempted to make his way through. The exact number of casualties are unknown at the time of this report.