The number of injured also reaches 100, with many of them in an extremely critical condition, fighting for their lives
An unspeakable tragedy took place today Tuesday at Nigeriaas a fuel tanker exploded, killing more than 140 people and injuring dozens more, with many of them being taken to the nearest hospital in critical condition. The death toll was confirmed by a representative of the African country’s police.
As it conveys the BBCthe victims were at the scene, just to get oil. At the same time, it was learned that the police had warned people not to approach the tanker after the tragic accident late on Tuesday night, but they were unable to control the growing crowd, resulting in the tragic toll.
“The tanker was coming from Kano and heading to Nguru in Yobe state when the driver lost control of the vehicle,” according to the official Police statement.
The driver, who was not injured, was taken into custody while authorities investigate.
Source :Skai
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