Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion death toll rises to 86

Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion death toll rises to 86, with 55 others injured
The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 86, the country’s emergency response agency said on Sunday. The blast happened in the early hours of Saturday near the Suleja area of Niger state after individuals attempted to transfer gasoline from a crashed oil tanker into another truck
Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria
A tanker has exploded after crashing in Nigeria, killing 77 people who had rushed to collect fuel from the scene, authorities say.The tanker overturned and spilled its contents in the Suleja area of North Central Niger state on Saturday.
Death toll rises to 86 in Nigerian tanker explosion
The death toll from a devastating gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has climbed to 86, according to the country’s emergency response agency on Sunday.
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.
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.
Senator Abubakar Bello visits tanker explosion site in Niger
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Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion kills at least 70 people, authorities say
At least 70 people have been killed in north-central Nigeria after a gasoline tanker exploded, the country’s emergency response agency said.
NEMA Distributes Relief Materials To Niger Tanker Explosion Victims
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered food and non-food items including medical supplies for treatment of the injured victims and relief support for families of the affected persons in the tanker explosion that occured at Dikko Junction in Niger State last Saturday.
Victims of Niger tanker explosion moved to Abuja for advanced medical care
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Northern Senators Forum Sympathises With Victims of Niger Tanker Explosion
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Niger tanker explosion: Over 20 receiving health care, Tinubu's govt releases fresh update
After the Suleja fuel tanker explosion that killed over 80 and injured many, President Tinubu ordered the swift transfer of victims to tertiary medical facilities.
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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 response agency said on Sunday. The blast happened in the early hours of ...
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Tanker explosion death toll rises to 98
The death toll in Saturday tanker explosion in Niger State has risen to 98. The Nation reports that the tanker explosion occurred around Dikko junction in Gurara Local Government Area. The ...