Deadly Tanker Collision Sparks Tragic Explosion in Nigeria

A tragic collision between a fuel tanker and another truck in Nigeria resulted in an explosion that claimed at least 48 lives. The accident also involved the death of at least 50 cattle. Rescue operations are ongoing in the Agaie area of Niger state.

A deadly collision between a fuel tanker and a truck in Nigeria on Sunday resulted in an explosion that killed at least 48 people, according to the country's emergency response agency.

The tanker, which was also transporting cattle, caused the death of at least 50 animals when it exploded in the Agaie area of north-central Niger state, disclosed Abdullahi Baba-Arab, director-general of Niger State Emergency Management Agency.

Search and rescue operations are currently underway at the site of the accident, Baba-Arab further noted.

(With inputs from agencies.)