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Gasoline tanker explosion kills at least 90, injuries 50 in Nigeria

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Published: 17:02, 16 October 2024

Gasoline tanker explosion kills at least 90, injuries 50 in Nigeria

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At least 90 people have died and 50 others have been injured following an explosion triggered by an overturned gasoline tanker in Nigeria, according to police reports.

The incident took place in Jigawa state shortly after midnight when the driver lost control of the tanker on a highway near a university.

As locals rushed to collect fuel from the overturned vehicle, a sudden explosion ignited, resulting in a devastating fire that claimed 94 lives instantly, as stated by police spokesperson Lawan Adam.

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