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Nigerian fuel tanker crash kills 153 people

Nigerian fuel tanker crash kills 153 people

More than a 150 people have been killed after a fuel tanker exploded in Nigeria

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

October 17, 202431m 56s

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Show Notes

An explosion from an overturned fuel tanker in northern Nigeria has killed more than 150 people, including several children. Many others were injured and taken to hospital. Officials say, the death toll could rise. Fuel tanker accidents are not uncommon in Nigeria, so why does this keep happening?

Also the International Criminal Court says it's renewing investigations into alleged war crimes in DR Congo

And how an online post showing the lack of care of infrastructure in Johannesburg has sparked a debate in South Africa!

Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Rob Wilson, Joseph Keen, Yvette Twagiramariya, Victor Sylver, and Benjamin Woodroof in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi