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A tanker exploded after crashing in Nigeria, killing 77 people who had rushed to collect fuel from the scene. According to authorities, the tanker overturned and spilled its contents in the Suleja area of North Central Niger state on Saturday.
officials said It exploded moments after people began scooping up fuel, killing dozens and leaving 25 others injured, including rescuers.
Those injured in Saturday's explosion are being treated in nearby hospitals, the emergency management agency said.
Nigeria has seen a number of similar incidents in recent months.
Two weeks ago, a fuel tanker involved in a crash exploded in the oil-rich Delta state, killing at least five people, and at least 153 people died in an explosion while trying to collect leaking petrol in October.
77 people killed after fuel tanker explosion
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