Nigeria tanker explosion: Dozens killed scooping fuel in Niger state
People rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker when it suddenly exploded, engulfing them in flames.
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Another 52 people with varying degrees of injuries are currently receiving treatment at a hospital, said Abdullahi Baba Ara, head of the Niger state emergency service.
Villagers rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker which suddenly exploded, setting off a massive fire that engulfed them.
Tanker explosions are a recurring tragedy in Nigeria, despite repeated warnings about the dangers of collecting spilled fuel.
The intense blaze burned many victims beyond recognition, and the injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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