'95 killed' in Nigerian tanker explosion

Ninety-five people have died after a tanker caught fire and exploded, Nigerian officials say.

Ninety-five people have died after a tanker caught fire and exploded, Nigerian officials say.

Most of the victims died as they rushed over to try to scoop up fuel.

At least 18 others were injured.

The disaster happened in Okobe, a town in the oil-rich Rivers State.

Nigeria is a top exporter of crude oil to the US and other countries.

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