Wed Oct 16 11:43:50 UTC 2024: ## Fuel Tanker Explosion in Northern Nigeria Kills at Least 94, Injures 50
**Majia, Nigeria** – A fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 94 people, with another 50 injured, according to police reports. The accident occurred late Tuesday evening in the town of Majia, Jigawa state.
The tanker, attempting to avoid a collision with a truck, veered off course and crashed. Following the crash, local residents gathered to collect fuel that had spilled onto the road and into drainage systems. This dangerous act was undertaken despite the efforts of police officers to warn them of the risk.
Police spokesman Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the grim toll, warning that the death count could rise. The Nigerian Medical Association has issued an urgent call for doctors to report to nearby emergency rooms to assist with the overwhelming influx of patients.
Fuel tanker explosions are a recurring tragedy in Nigeria, often attributed to poorly maintained roads and the practice of siphoning fuel from accident sites.
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