Nigerian oil truck overturns before violent explosion Unfortunately 147 villagers died

Nigerian oil truck overturns People flock to pick up spilled oil Before the fire breaks out 104 have died and many others have been injured.

Foreign news agencies reported that an oil tanker truck overturned in Jigawa state, northern Nigeria. Overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the villagers came to pick up the fuel that had been released. before the car exploded so violently that it burst into flames. As a result, at least 147 people have died.

The accident happened in Majia town in Jigawa state at about 11:30pm on Tuesday (local time) involving a tanker truck. Traveling from Kano town and was headed to Nkuru town in Yobe State when the driver lost control causing the vehicle to overturn.

Nigerian police said After a tanker truck overturned Authorities have sent forces to close the area to prevent people from getting close. But they could not stop the growing population.

“We’re doing our best to stop people. Do not go near this car to pick up gasoline. But although there will be a barrier We could not handle more people. and while the villagers were collecting oil, a fire broke out,” said Laval Chizu Adam, local police spokesperson. said the BBC news agency

In addition to the deceased, more than 100 people are still injured, many of whom are being taken to different hospitals. in nearby cities throughout last Wednesday. Many of them are in critical condition. While Mr. Adam said that a mass grave will be held later.

Regarding the driver of the tanker truck where the incident happened, there were no injuries. But he is arrested by the police to investigate the facts of this accident.