Death toll rises to 23 in Nigeria tanker accident
A tanker accident, which resulted in fire, has killed at least 23 people in the capital city Lokoja of Kogi state in Central Nigeria.
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The accident occurred when a driver lost control of a truck carrying petrol due to a brake failure that saw the vehicle swerve off the road, overturn and catch fire on the Lokoja-Abuja highway, local reports said.
Among those burnt to death are school children, traders and pedestrians along Lokoja, according to local officials.
Nigeria frequently reports deadly road accidents, usually caused by bad condition of roads, overloading and reckless driving. (ILKHA)
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