95 Killed in Oil Tanker Explosion in Nigeria - EXCLUSIVE NEWS & PHOTOS

	95 Killed in Oil Tanker Explosion in Nigeria - EXCLUSIVE NEWS & PHOTOS At least 95 people, including women and children, were killed on Thusday when an overturned oil tanker in Nigeria's southern Rivers state exploded as people tried to scoop up fuel, officials said. "We have recovered 93 bodies from the scene," National Emergency Management Agency spokesman Yushua Shuaib said. Ninety-three people died on the spot while two others died on their way to the hospital, the official said. Officials of the oil-rich African country's Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said 18 others were also seriously injured when the tanker loaded with petrol fell in Okogbe and exploded as people rushed to the spot to scoop the spilled petrol. FRSC commander for Rivers State Kayode Olagunju said that three other vehicles and the tanker were involved in a road accident early today at Ahoada West Local Government Area of the state. "Rescue workers from the police, road safety, fire service, civil defence and NEMA were at the scene to evacuate victims and control traffic," he added.	From: NewsLlVE Views: 0 0 ratings
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