insert_link Africa 140 Die in petrol tanker explosion in Nigeria About 140 people who died after a petrol tanker exploded in Jigawa state, northwest Nigeria have been buried. Tesem Akende reports. According to Reuters, the fuel tanker overturned late on Tuesday after the driver lost control of the vehicle, spilling petrol which exploded and killed at least 147 people, police and state emergency services said on Wednesday. The accident is one of the worst in recent times in […] todayOctober 17, 2024 20