By U19MM1125 AYINDE TOLUWASE RACHAEL
Two fuel tankers and two passenger cars crashed and exploded in a deadly accident that killed several people and injured others.
The incident happened on Monday morning, August 11, 2025, around 8:30 a.m., near Rochas Foundation School along the Kaduna–Kano expressway bypass between Kwangila and Dan Magaji in Zaria, Kaduna State.
Security expert "Zagazola Makama" shared on his X page that the accident involved two fuel-filled tankers and two passenger cars. The crash caused five loud explosions, followed by a big fire and thick smoke that covered the highway.
People who saw the accident described it as terrifying. "All the people in the cars died, except one driver who survived but got badly burned," said one witness.
Firefighters and security officers quickly came to the scene to help with rescue and recovery efforts. However, people have been urged to stay away from the highway while the area is cleaned up and the cause is being investigated.
This tragic incident has once again brought concerns about the safety of fuel transportation on our country's highways.