Fire guts gas truck, injures three, destroys shops in Kaduna

Metro Fire guts gas truck, injures three, destroys shops in Kaduna Published on April 13, 2026 By Hafsat Bello googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Three persons sustained injuries while several shops were burnt after a gas-laden truck caught fire in Kwangila area of Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident was confirmed in a statement by the Kaduna State command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The FRSC said the truck, carrying gas, burst into flames while it was stationed along the Funtua–Zaria road. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); According to the statement, the fire quickly spread to nearby shops, causing significant damage and leaving three people injured. The agency added that emergency response teams promptly arrived at the scene and were able to contain the fire, preventing it from extending to other buildings in the area. The injured victims were subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment. The FRSC stressed the importance of adhering to safety guidelines when transporting inflammable materials to prevent similar incidents. Don't Miss Suspected cult leader assassinated in Lagos You may like Fire ravages residential building, shop in Ibadan 37 remain in captivity after Kaduna church attack Police deploy tactical units to tackle banditry in Katsina, Kaduna Kaduna signs Tax Consolidation Law to boost revenue, business Over 17 Kaduna kidnap victims held after N300m ransom Troops arrest suspected terrorist collaborator in Kaduna

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