Petrol tanker explodes, death toll in Nigeria reaches 59
Nigeria Fuel Tanker Explosion: The death toll in the explosion that occurred after a collision between a truck loaded with cattle and a petrol tanker in Nigeria on Sunday has increased further.
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A petrol-laden tanker and a truck carrying cattle collided on Sunday in Nigeria's Niger state. A tanker carrying petrol and another truck loaded with cattle collided head-on on the highway; due to the collision, the petrol tanker caught fire within seconds, then a massive blast occurred in it. The blast was very powerful, and two other vehicles also came into its grip. In this accident, first, the news of the death of 48 people came, then 52 people but now it has increased further.
A total of 59 people have been confirmed dead following an explosion resulting from the collision of a truck laden with animals and a petrol tanker in Niger state, Nigeria.
Among the victims of the blast caused by the collision of a truck carrying cattle with a petrol tanker were several people and cattle: 50 cattle had already died in this accident. Police, along with concerned authorities, have started an investigation into the matter. Attempts are being made to find what could have been the cause of this collision.
