“Tragedy in Niger State: Explosion Kills Several, Including Pregnant Woman, Near Dikko”
A devastating explosion occurred on Saturday morning near Dikko Junction in Niger State, resulting in multiple fatalities, including a pregnant woman and her children. The tragic incident unfolded as several individuals were rushing to scoop fuel from a crashed tanker along the Minna road, just outside Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.
Eyewitnesses report that the individuals were attempting to transfer the spilled fuel into jerrycans and containers when the explosion took place. It is believed that some of them had even brought a generating set with them, which may have ignited the fuel, causing the catastrophic blast.
While the exact number of victims remains unclear, sources say that a number of lives were lost in the explosion, including that of a pregnant woman and her children. One eyewitness recounted seeing the bodies of the victims but was unable to confirm the precise death toll.
As of the latest reports, firefighters have been working tirelessly to extinguish the raging fire at the scene. The explosion has left the community in shock, as authorities continue to investigate the incident.
This tragedy serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with fuel spills and the reckless behavior of some individuals in attempting to collect fuel from such accidents.
