In Nigeria, as a result of the explosion of a fuel tanker followed by a fire, more than 70 people were killed and at least 56 were injured, reports the Nigerian National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, writes Newsx. . . A fuel tanker overturned on its side at speed.. They tried to pump fuel out of it into another fuel tanker, but the fuel began to leak onto the ground.. Local residents tried to collect spilled gasoline, as prices for it have recently risen sharply due to the economic crisis in the country. . . Most of the victims were burned beyond recognition. . . News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.