Tragedy as tanker explosion destroys houses, shops in Niger

A tanker filled with petrol has exploded after colliding with a trailer destroying houses, cars and properties.

The sad occurrence happened around 11pm on Sunday.

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As at Monday morning, details of the losses were yet to be known

The trailer and tanker collided causing the trailer to fall down and catch fire immediately.

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Several houses, shops and cars were burnt before the fire service was called from Suleja to put the fire under control.

The Federal Road Service Corps (FRSC) has placed the probable cause of the crash to loss of control by the vehicles.

The casualty figures were also yet to be ascertained.

Details shortly…

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