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Truck laden with gasoline explodes in Nigeria and kills at least 31 people, police say
The explosion occurred as people scooped fuel from the overturned tanker, with 24 dead and 40 injured amid delays caused by poor road conditions, officials said.
- A petrol-laden tanker exploded in Niger State, resulting in at least 24 confirmed deaths and around 40 injuries, according to Abdullahi Baba Arah, Director General of Niger State Emergency Management Agency.
- Many individuals were injured while trying to scoop fuel from the fallen tanker before it exploded.
- Hajiya Aishatu Sa'ad, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, confirmed the incident, noting that the poor condition of the road contributed to a traffic gridlock and slow emergency response.
- Farouk Mohammed Kawo, Chairman of the Tanker Drivers Association, reported that over 30 tanker accidents occurred on the same road within this month due to its deplorable state.
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According to police, the truck overturned, after which residents flocked to collect the leaking fuel.
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