The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 86, the country’s emergency response agency said on Sunday.

MAIDUGURI (Reuters) -The death toll from a weekend fuel truck blast in Nigeria has reached 98 after more bodies were recovered from the wreckage on Monday, the head of the regional emergency agency said, adding 69 people were receiving treatment in hospital.

Camera: AFOLABI SOTUNDE. FOOTAGE OF THE EXPLOSION AREA AND THE BURNING TRUCK. [Restrictions: Spain, Latin America, or the U.S. Hispanic market]

A total of 86 people have died after a petrol tanker truck overturned and exploded in Niger state. Most of the victims were impoverished local residents who had rushed to scoop up the spilled

As a result of a tanker explosion in Nigeria, 86 people lost their lives. The vehicle initially had an accident, and people believed they could collect fuel from the truck, but an explosion ensued. Nearly four months earlier,

A devastating fuel truck explosion in Dikko, Nigeria has claimed 98 lives. The incident occurred when residents attempted to collect fuel from an overturned truck. Emergency agencies recovered additional bodies,

At least 70 people have been killed in north-central Nigeria after a gasoline tanker exploded, the country’s emergency response agency said.

The incident, which occurred after the truck overturned and spilled fuel, highlights the dangers of fuel scarcity and the desperate measures taken by residents.

A devastating fuel truck explosion in Dikko, Niger State, Nigeria, resulted in 86 casualties. The disaster unfolded as residents attempted to collect fuel from an overturned truck. Nearly 55 individuals were injured,

The truck carrying 60,000 litres (nearly 16,000 gallons) of gasoline exploded after flipping over on a road in the centre of the country on Saturday, authorities said.