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In Nigeria, an oil tanker and a truck collided with another vehicle. An explosion occurred after the accident. 48 people died on the spot. This explosion took place in the north-central Niger state. Nigeria's National Disaster Agency said that long queues of vehicles were seen for oil in many major cities and towns.
48 people died in the massive explosion that followed the accident
According to reports, a truck carrying fuel collided with a vehicle carrying tourists and cattle and then exploded. Due to the accident, other vehicles on the highway got stuck in a jam. At least 48 people were killed in this blast. A government official has put the death toll at 48, although the administration and police personnel are struggling to clear the spot and conduct the necessary investigation.
The Nigerian government-owned company raised gasoline prices by 39 percent last week. This is the second major increase in more than a year. Meanwhile, there is a shortage of fuel in many parts of the country. In such a situation, long queues of people are seen everywhere.