The blast happened in the early hours of Saturday near the Suleja area of Niger state after individuals attempted to transfer gasoline from a crashed oil tanker into another truck using a generator.

Officer Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said: 'The fire involved three vehicles, including one palm oil tanker truck that was 80 per cent burned. 'The tanker truck driver suffered head and neck injuries ...

At least 70 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria on Saturday when a petrol tanker truck overturned ... become common in Africa's largest oil producer, killing dozens of people ...

A total of 86 people have died after a petrol tanker truck overturned and exploded in ... Such accidents have become common in Africa's largest oil producer, which is grappling with its worst ...

The oil tanker truck was carrying 2,700 gallons and around 100 gallons were released onto the ground and into the soil, according to DEEP. A contractor was called in to remove more.

LAGOS: The death toll from the explosion of a petrol tanker truck in Nigeria that killed people rushing to gather fuel has risen to 86, emergency services said on Sunday. The truck carrying 60,000 ...

According to eyewitnesses, the front part of the oil tanker suddenly detached from the rear compartment while on motion, leading to an explosion. All buildings in the community within the accident ...