Tragic Fuel Truck Explosion Kills 48 in Nigeria
A fuel tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria resulted in at least 48 deaths. The disaster ensued after the tanker collided with another truck carrying travelers and cattle. The incident follows a significant fuel price hike by Nigeria's state-owned firm NNPC Ltd.
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A devastating fuel tanker explosion on Sunday killed at least 48 people in north-central Nigeria, according to the state's disaster management agency.
The State Emergency Management Agency of Niger state reported that the fuel tanker collided with another truck transporting travelers and cattle, with several other vehicles also caught in the wreckage.
Hussaini Ibrahim, the agency's spokesperson, confirmed the death toll and noted ongoing efforts to clear the accident scene. This tragedy comes on the heels of a 39% price hike in gasoline by Nigeria's state-run firm NNPC Ltd, exacerbating fuel shortages nationwide.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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