At least 48 people were killed when a fuel tanker and a truck collided in the state of Niger in central Nigeria. The cattle on the truck were burned alive, at least fifty of them. CatastropheNigeria
A fuel tanker collided with a truck in the central Nigerian state of Niger, killing at least 48 people. At least 50 cattle that were on the truck were burned alive.
At least 48 people were killed on Sunday in a collision between a fuel tanker and another truck in central Nigeria, the country’s emergency response agency said.
The crash occurred in the Agaie area of the state of Niger.
The victims were burnt beyond recognition and were given a mass burial near the site of the accident.
It was initially unclear how many people were injured.
The truck was carrying cattle, at least 50 of which were burned alive.
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency’s director-general, Abdullahi Baba-Arab, stated that rescue efforts were in progress at the accident site.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger conveyed his profound grief over the incident.
He counseled residents of the impacted area to remain calm and advised drivers to “always be cautious and abide by road traffic regulations to safeguard lives and property.”
