Official says fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria kills at least 95

July 12, 2012 - 9:17 AM

LAGOS, Nigeria - A Nigerian government agency says 95 people have died after a fuel tanker caught fire and exploded.

A spokesman for the emergency management agency said Thursday most of the victims rushed to the truck to scoop fuel in Okobe, a town in the oil-rich Rivers State.

Yushau Shuaib added at least 18 others were injured.

The West African nation of Nigeria is a top exporter of crude to the U.S. and other countries.

News from © The Associated Press, 2012

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