16 October 2024
94 die in fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria
A fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria’s Jigawa state killed at least 94 people and injured 50 others. The incident occurred when locals attempted to collect spilled fuel from a crashed tanker. Such accidents are common in Nigeria due to high fuel prices and poor infrastructure. Police reported that the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to tip over before exploding. A mass burial was organized for the victims as the community mourns.READ FULL