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Tanker explosion in central Nigeria claims at least 70 lives, with many others left injured

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A tanker explosion occurred in central Nigeria, resulting in a significant loss of life. The incident occurred on an illegal fuel transfer between two tankers, with most victims burnt beyond recognition. The number of fatalities is reported to be around 70, with the head of the Federal Road Safety Corps confirming that a truck carrying 60,000 litres of gasoline was involved in the accident.

  1. NG
    Kumar Tsukwam
    Federal Road Safety Corps
    1. The tanker burst into flames, engulfing another tanker.
    2. The death toll stands at 70 so far.
    3. Most of the victims were burnt beyond recognition.

Tanker Truck Explosion in Nigeria

  1. Fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria kills at least 94 people, with dozens more injured

sources

  1. 1.France 24
  2. 2.Al Jazeera
  3. 3.The Times of India
  4. 4.The Guardian
  5. 5.Agence France-Presse
  6. 6.Associated Press

perspectives

  1. 1.Disasters
  2. 2.Explosion
  3. 3.Road Accident

countries

  1. 1.NigerNE
  2. 2.NigeriaNG

organizations

  1. 1.Federal Road Safety Corps
  2. 2.National Emergency Management Agency
  3. 3.United Nations

persons

  1. 1.Bola TinubuNG
  2. 2.Kumar TsukwamNG
  3. 3.Umaru Bago
  4. 4.Isa SanusiNG
  5. 5.Mohammed Bago