How did as many as 140 people die in one of Nigeria’s deadliest tanker explosions?
Nigerian authorities have announced measures to correct lapses that resulted in the death of more than 140 people in an explosion as they were trying to scoop up fuel from an overturned fuel tanker on Wednesday.
More than 140 killed in Nigerian tanker explosion, officials say
At least 147 people were killed when a tanker exploded in Nigeria, according to the country's National Emergency Management Agency. The petrol tanker exploded after the driver lost control in the town of Majiya,
More than 140 people are killed and dozens injured after a gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — More than 140 people, including children, were killed and dozens were injured in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while they were trying to scoop up fuel pouring from the vehicle, emergency services said Wednesday.
Toll rises to 153 from Nigeria fuel tanker explosion
The death toll from a fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has risen to at least 153 people and injured 100, police told CNN Thursday.
More than 100 killed in Nigerian tanker explosion, police say
About 105 people were killed and another 50 others were injured when a tanker exploded in Nigeria, a local police spokesperson said. The petrol tanker exploded after the driver lost control in
Tragedy in Majiya: Overturned Fuel Tanker Explosion Claims Over 140 Lives in Nigeria
Over 140 individuals perished, including children, and dozens sustained injuries when an overturned gasoline tanker exploded in flames in Nigeria's Jigawa state. The incident occurred as residents attempted to collect leaked fuel.
At least 100 killed and 50 injured after gasoline tanker truck explodes in Nigeria
The explosion occurred past midnight in Jigawa state after the tanker driver lost control of the vehicle while traveling on a highway close to a university, police spokesperson Lawan Adam said.
More Than 100 Killed in Gasoline Tanker Explosion
After the tanker overturned dozens of people rushed to the vehicle to scoop up fuel which then sparked an explosion, police said.
At least 94 killed, 50 injured in fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria
The driver of the tanker lost control of the vehicle, which tipped over in Nigeria’s Jigawa state. As locals rushed to retrieve the fuel, the tank exploded.
Nigerian fuel tanker crash kills 153 people
More than a 150 people have been killed after a fuel tanker exploded in Nigeria
Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Over 150 People in Nigeria
Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Over 150 People in Nigeria The deadly blast happened as crowds gathered around an overturned vehicle to collect spilled fuel. Advertisement International video coverage from The New York Times.
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More than 140 people killed, dozens injured after a gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria
More than 140 people, including children, were killed and dozens were injured in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker ...