Nigeria:
A gas tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has killed a minimum of 94 folks and left 50 injured, police mentioned on Wednesday.
Lots of the victims had been making an attempt to gather gas spilt on the street after the tanker crashed in northern Jigawa state late on Tuesday, police spokesman Lawan Shiisu Adam advised AFP.
The tanker had veered to keep away from colliding with a truck within the city of Majia, he mentioned.
“Now we have thus far confirmed 94 folks lifeless and round 50 injured,” he mentioned, warning the loss of life depend might rise.
Following the crash, residents crowded across the automobile, gathering gas that had spilled on the street and in drains, Adam mentioned.
He mentioned the residents had “overwhelmed” officers making an attempt to cease them.
The Nigerian Medical Affiliation has urged medical doctors to hurry to close by emergency rooms to assist with the inflow of sufferers.
Gasoline tanker explosions are widespread in Africa’s most populous nation, the place roads could be poorly maintained and residents typically look to siphon off gas following accidents.
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