The incident occurred around 12:30 am on Sunday, September 8, 2024, along the Lapai-Agaie road, 2 kilometers from Dendo Community.
The expl0sion happened when a petrol tanker collided with a trailer truck carrying travelers and cattle from Kano to Lagos.
Two other vehicles, including a crane truck and a pickup van, were also involved.
Over 50 cattle were bùrnt alive in the expl0sion. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) is still on the scene, conducting search and rescue operations as more bodies remain trapped in the wreckage.
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