On Sunday, at least 48 people were killed in a fuel tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria following a collision with another vehicle, according to the state’s disaster management agency.
The State Emergency Management Agency reported that the fuel truck crashed into a truck carrying travelers and cattle, and several other vehicles were also involved in the accident.
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Agency spokesperson Hussaini Ibrahim confirmed the death toll of 48, with officials still working to clear the scene.
Recently, Nigeria’s state-owned firm NNPC Ltd raised gasoline prices by 39%, leading to continued shortages and long queues at fuel stations in major cities and towns.
