Nigeria:

A gasoline tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has killed no less than 94 individuals and left 50 injured, police mentioned on Wednesday.

Most of the victims had been attempting to gather gasoline spilt on the highway after the tanker crashed in northern Jigawa state late on Tuesday, police spokesman Lawan Shiisu Adam informed AFP.

The tanker had veered to keep away from colliding with a truck within the city of Majia, he mentioned.

“We’ve got up to now confirmed 94 individuals lifeless and round 50 injured,” he mentioned, warning the dying rely might rise.

Following the crash, residents crowded across the car, amassing gasoline that had spilled on the highway and in drains, Adam mentioned.

He mentioned the residents had “overwhelmed” officers attempting to cease them.

The Nigerian Medical Affiliation has urged docs to hurry to close by emergency rooms to assist with the inflow of sufferers.

Gasoline tanker explosions are frequent in Africa’s most populous nation, the place roads may be poorly maintained and residents typically look to siphon off gasoline following accidents.

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