Scores feared dead in Niger state as petrol tanker explodes 

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Scores feared dead in Niger state as petrol tanker explodes 

Scores feared dead in Niger state as petrol tanker explodes

A devastating tanker explosion in Niger State’s Gurara Local Government Area has left many feared dead and several others injured. The incident occurred at Dikko junction on Saturday, January 18, 2025, when a petrol tanker spilled its contents, leading locals to rush to scoop fuel at the scene.

Eyewitness accounts suggest that the explosion claimed over 30 lives, including a pregnant woman and a mother with her one-week-old baby. Although the exact number of casualties remains unverified, the scene has been described as chaotic.

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Officials from the Niger State Fire Service are currently battling the inferno to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of the area.

This incident underscores the dangers associated with scooping fuel at accident sites and highlights the urgent need for heightened safety awareness and emergency response measures.

More details later…

Written by Sakinat Musa Abubakar, Editor at Neptune Prime 

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