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Two Fuel Tanker Explodes, Kill At Least 6 In Niger State – [Photos]

Published

20 October 2020

11:24 AM

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Two fully loaded fuel tankers have reportedly exploded in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State after colliding with each other.

Naija News learnt that the tankers caught up with fire and exploded after the slight collision, leading to the death of at least six people as at the time the report was given.

It was reported that the incident happened at about 3:00 am on Tuesday, October 20. However, officials of the Niger State Fire Service, Federal Road Safety Corps and community members responded swiftly to the incident put together efforts to put off the inferno.

See some photos of the incident below;