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‘Heartbreaking’: 86 killed in Nigeria tanker explosion
A fuel tanker explosion in Niger State in northern Nigeria has killed 86 people and injured dozens, the country’s national emergency agency said. The blast happened in the early hours of Saturday near the Suleja area after individuals attempted to transfer gasoline from one tanker into another truck using a generator.
Nigeria: Another Tanker Explodes in Niger
Barely two weeks after the Tanker Explosion Killed 100 people at Dikko Junction, Niger state, another Tanker accident occurred in the Agaie local government area of the state.
Death toll in Nigeria gas tanker explosion rises to 98
The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 98, the country’s emergency response agency said.
Several killed in Nigeria fuel tank explosion 1 week after 98 died
The explosion occurred barely a week after 98 people died in a tanker explosion in northern Niger State. Anadolu reported that Nigeria has experienced 172 oil tanker accidents and 1,896 deaths since 2009. 2024 saw the highest death toll, with 266 fatalities.
More than 70 killed, dozens injured in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion
More than 70 were killed and dozens more were injured in a fuel tanker fire and explosion along a highway in central Nigeria, authorities said Saturday.
Yet another fuel tanker blast kills 18 in Nigeria
The truck suffered brake failure and the driver lost control, crashing into more than a dozen vehicles on an expressway
At least 18 have died after a tanker carrying gasoline exploded in southern Nigeria
At least 18 people died and 10 others were injured in southern Nigeria after a gasoline tanker exploded, officials said. The accident happened along the Enugu-Onitsha expressway in the southeastern state of Enugu after the tanker,
Fuel tanker blast kills 18 in Nigeria's south east
A fuel tanker truck explosion killed 18 people in Nigeria's southeastern Enugu state on Saturday, the national road safety agency said, a week after another incident left about a 100 residents dead in the north of the country.
Nigeria Tanker Explosion BREAKING: Fuel Tanker Blast Kills 18 In Southern Nigeria, 13 Injured
A tragic fuel tanker explosion in Enugu State, Nigeria, killed 18 people and injured 13 others on Saturday. The accident, caused by brake failure, involved 17 vehicles on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.
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Enugu Governor Proffers Solution to Tanker Explosions in Nigeria
There has been an increase in petrol tanker explosions across Nigeria in recent times. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has suggested that enforcement of anti-spill locks on petrol tankers can ...
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Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 85 in Nigeria
The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 86, the country’s emergency ...
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Oil Tankers On Nigeria’s Highways
In Nigeria, tankers carrying pe­troleum products are a common sight on the nation’s highways. These massive vehicles, often loaded with flammable and haz­ardous liquids, are an integral part of the ...
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Enugu tragedy: It’s time to end tanker explosions in Nigeria — Shettima
THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has commiserated with the people and government of Enugu State over the fuel ...
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What we’re doing to stem rising tanker crashes in Nigeria – FRSC
Mr Mohammed said that the move was part of efforts to curb the rising incidence of crashes involving tankers on Nigerian ...
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Immense sadness as blast hits Enugu in Nigeria, see details
Tragedy struck in Enugu on Saturday, January 25, when no fewer than 18 people were burnt to death and 13 others injured in a ...
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18 killed, vehicles burnt as tanker fire wreaks havoc in Enugu
The incident occurred around 11.30am when a fuel-laden tanker while descending a hill collided with a water truck belonging to JUHEL Nigeria Limited, triggering an explosion that caused widespread ...
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After 400 deaths, FG jerks to life, plans awareness campaigns on tanker explosions
A recent fuel tanker explosion in Suleja, Niger State, reignited concerns over the recurring tragedies caused by fuel scooping in Nigeria. With over 98 lives lost in the latest incident, and almost ...