Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 60 in Nigeria
- At least 60 people were killed and more injured when a fuel tanker truck exploded in northern Nigeria after overturning and spilling its cargo, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps.
- The victims were mostly impoverished residents who rushed to collect the spilled gasoline, as stated by Kumar Tsukwam, the FRSC sector commander for Niger State.
- The explosion follows a similar incident in Jigawa State in October that killed 147 people, highlighting the dangers of such accidents in Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis.
- Niger State Governor Umaru Bago described the explosion as 'worrisome, heartbreaking and unfortunate', urging people to prioritize their safety.
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